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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Egyptian
Title:Amulet of Ibis (fragmentary)
Date Made:664-332 BCE (Late Period)
Type:Adornment; Ceremonial
Materials:Black-glazed steatite
Place Made:Africa; Asia; Egypt
Measurements:overall: 7/16 x 3/4 x 1/4 in.; 1.1113 x 1.905 x .635 cm
Accession Number:  MH 2000.563.9.INV
Credit Line:Source and date of acquisition unknown
Museum Collection:  Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
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Description:
Amulet of squatting Ibis bird, head and beak missing. In front of bird is feather of goddess Maat.

Tags:
ancient; archaeology

Subjects:
archaeological objects; Civilization, Ancient; glaze (coating by location)

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https://museums.fivecolleges.edu/detail.php?t=objects&type=ext&id_number=MH+2000.563.9.INV

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