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Maker(s):	Unknown
Culture:	Egyptian
Title:	Amulet of Isis nursing Horus
Date Made:	1069-332 BCE (Dynasties 21-31)
Type:	Ceremonial; Adornment
Materials:	White faience with traces of turquoise
Place Made:	Africa; Asia; Egypt
Measurements:	overall: 3/4 x 1/4 x 5/16 in.; 1.905 x .635 x .7938 cm
Accession Number:	MH 2000.243.INV
Credit Line:	Source and date of acquisition unknown
Museum Collection:	Mount Holyoke College Art Museum

Description:
Roughly formed seated figure wearing crown with horns and sun disk, holding child across lap. Supension hole behind crown.

Tags:
ancient; archaeology; jewelry; religion; deities; deities; mothers; children

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