On top of the bead is the carved figure of a crocodile, sculpted in the round, and on the base is the sacred boat with the sun-disk, as well an inscription with the name of Amun-Re. The sun-boat itself is a cryptographic sign for the god Amun-Re.For the latest information about this object, amulets, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: 21st-23rd DynastyInscriptions: [Translation] The barque in the top line is a well known cryptographic writing for the god Amun-Re: Amun-Re, / perfect of perfect manifestations; / Amun-Re, / may he grant all life, happiness, and stability.Reign: Style:
This symmetrically carved long oval plaque has sunk relief inscriptions on both the front and back of the piece. The front has the throne name of Amenophis III (1388-1351/1350 BCE). The reverse lists the name and royal title of the Queen Tiye. The workmanship on the piece is good, and it is simply made.
The plaque functioned as a individualized amulet, and was originally mounted, probably as part of a finger ring. The amulet should secure the special role of Queen Tiye, and assure the royal patronage of king and queen for its owner. In addition, it is likely that this royal couple were considered to be successful mediators to the gods, especially to Amun-Re.
There are many examples of plaques and scarabs with the names Amenophis III and his wife Tiye, found in and outside of Egypt. The possibility of reading the throne name as an Amun's trigram increases the magical value of the amulet.For the latest information about this object, amulets, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: 18th DynastyInscriptions: [Translation] On front, throne name of King Amenhotep III without cartouche: Neb-Maat-Re.
Reign: Amenophis III (1388-1351/1350 BC)Style:
A cast silver amulet representing the goddess Nephthys, the sister of Isis, standing. She wears a small crown surmounted by the hieroglyph for her name. There is a loop behind the crown and the legs are broken off.For the latest information about this object, amulets; pendants, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: Inscriptions: Reign: Style:
While Egyptian jewelry was worn in daily life, most of the examples known today came from tombs, where they adorned mummies. Amulets provided magical protection for the wearer in both life and death. The consistent color and workmanship of the 13 light-blue faience figures of gods owned by the Walters (this one and Walters 48.1676, 48.1677, 48.1679, 48.1680, 48.1684, 48.1701, 48.1702, 48.1704, 48.1708, 48.1709, 48.1710 and 48.1711) suggest that they came from the same workshop. Represented here is the goddess Nephthys.For the latest information about this object, amulets; necklaces, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: Inscriptions: Reign: Style:
This smoothly carved amulet represents the great god and patron of the king, Horus with falcon head, in tight kilt, seated with hands drawn up on knees. A pierced loop projects from mid back.For the latest information about this object, amulets, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: Inscriptions: Reign: Style:
While Egyptian jewelry was worn in daily life, most of the examples known today came from tombs, where they adorned mummies. Amulets provided magical protection for the wearer in both life and death. The consistent color and workmanship of the 13 light-blue faience figures of gods owned by the Walters (this one and Walters 48.1676, 48.1677, 48.1679, 48.1680, 48.1684, 48.1701, 48.1704, 48.1705, 48.1708, 48.1709, 48.1710 and 48.1711) suggest that they came from the same workshop. Represented here is the goddess Nephthys.For the latest information about this object, amulets; necklaces, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: Inscriptions: Reign: Style:
Taweret, the "Great [Female] One," was represented as a pregnant hippopotamus with lion paws and a crocodile back and tail. She was one of the most popular protective deities of ancient Egypt, being responsible for pregnant women and small children.
The goddess is represented in her standard form. She is standing upright with her left foot forward. She has a hippopotamus body and head, a crocodile back and tail, lion paws, and human female arms and breasts. Her mouth is open to show her dangerous teeth. The amulet has a small base and a loop on the back.For the latest information about this object, amulets;pendants; figurines, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: 28th Dynasty-Ptolemaic DynastyInscriptions: Reign: Style:
Originally made up of seven inscribed medallions, this armband demonstrates the intermixing of Christian, Jewish, and pagan imagery on an object of magical, medicinal purpose. Judging by the inscriptions, most armbands (made in Byzantine Syria and Egypt) were used to treat abdominal disorders.For the latest information about this object, armbands, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: Inscriptions: [Transcription] + Ὁ κατοικῶν ἐν βοηθία τοῦ [Ὑψίστου]; [Translation] + He who dwells in the shelter of [the Most High] (cf. Psalm 91:1)Reign: Style:
This faience amulet represents Duamutef, the jackal-headed son of Horus. There are four sons of Horus and this amulet is part of a set of four (Walters 48.1638-1641). The sons of Horus preotected the vital organs of the body after mummification. The image is that of a jackal-headed, mummiform human. The figure faces proper left. It is composed of blue glazed faience with the details picked out in purple/black manganese. The figure wears a three row broad collar and a tripartite wig. There are five diagonal stripes of manganese across the mummiform body representing the mummy wrappings or braces. A horizontal fracture just below the buttocks separated the amulet into two fragments which have since been reattached.
Numerous funerary amulets were usually placed among the many layers of linen strips used to wrap mummies. Specific amulets, along with their required position on the body, are listed in funerary texts such as "The Book of the Dead." Amulets were sometimes sewn directly onto the wrappings or could be incorporated into a bead net shroud covering the mummy. These amulets have been modeled with a flat underside and are pierced by tiny holes around the edges for attachment.For the latest information about this object, plaques; amulets, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: 23rd-25th DynastyInscriptions: Reign: Style:
This faience amulet represents Hapy, the baboon-headed son of Horus. There are four sons of Horus and this amulet is part of a set of four (Walters 48.1638-1641). The sons of Horus protected he vital organs of the body after mummification. The image is that of a baboon-headed mummiform human. The figure faces proper right. It is composed of blue glazed faience with the details picked out in purple/black manganese. The figure wears a tripartite wig, but unlike the other three in this set he does not wear a broad collar. There are five diagonal stripes of manganese across the mummiform body representing the mummy wrappings or braces. A horizontal fracture at knee level separated the amulet into two fragments which have since been reattached.
Numerous funerary amulets were usually placed among the many layers of linen strips used to wrap mummies. Specific amulets, along with their required position on the body, are listed in funerary texts such as "The Book of the Dead." Amulets were sometimes sewn directly onto the wrappings or could be incorporated into a bead net shroud covering the mummy. These amulets have been modeled with a flat underside and are pierced by tiny holes around the edges for attachment.For the latest information about this object, plaques; amulets, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: 23rd-25th DynastyInscriptions: Reign: Style:
This faience amulet represents Imsety, the human-headed son of Horus. There are four sons of Horus and this amulet is part of a set of four (Walters 48.1638-1641). The sons of Horus protected the vital organs of the body after mummification. The figure faces proper right. It is composed of blue glazed faience with the details picked out in purple/black manganese. The figure wears a three row broad collar, a tripartite wig and a divine beard. There are five diagonal stripes of manganese across the mummiform body representing the mummy wrappings or braces.
Numerous funerary amulets were usually placed among the many layers of linen strips used to wrap mummies. Specific amulets, along with their required position on the body, are listed in funerary texts such as "The Book of the Dead." Amulets were sometimes sewn directly onto the wrappings or could be incorporated into a bead net shroud covering the mummy. These amulets have been modeled with a flat underside and are pierced by tiny holes around the edges for attachment.For the latest information about this object, plaques; amulets, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: 23rd-25th DynastyInscriptions: Reign: Style: