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Amulet in the shape of a counterweight of a menat necklace
  • CollectionEgypt
  • Inventory numberE.00711
    • Object nameAmulet (jewelry)
  • TitleAmulet in the shape of a counterweight of a menat necklace
  • CultureEgyptian
    • GeographyPlace of production:EgyptGeographical Reference > Africa > North Africa
    Place of discovery:Deir el-BahariGeographical Reference > Africa > North Africa > Egypt > Upper Egypt (region) > Luxor (governorate)
  • Date1545 BC - 1291 BC
  • Period18th dynasty(Egypt > New Kingdom)
    • MaterialWood (vegetal material)Material > Vegetal
    TechniqueDecorative paintingTechnique > Vegetal materials (techniques) > Wood (techniques) > Decoration and finishing > Painting (wood)
  • DimensionsH x La x P: 87 mm, 33 mm, 7 mm
  • OwnerMusées royaux d'art et d'histoire / Koninklijke Musea voor Kunst en Geschiedenis
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Wooden amulet in the shape of the counterweight of a menat necklace. The disc is decorated with a lotus flower, painted in black.

Excavation: Naville 1903-1904