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Source Description
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.
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17416
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Amulet-Pendant, of Nephthys
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title
Amulet-Pendant, of Nephthys
description
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.
provenance
Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
date
6th-4th century BCE (Late Period)
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CC0
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en
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Ceramics
amulets
necklaces
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5
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5
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cm
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1.7
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0.1
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0.2
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H: 11/16 x W: 1/16 x D: 1/16 in. (1.74 x 0.09 x 0.21 cm)
Source extras
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Egyptian
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Egyptian faience with blue glaze
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6182
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1954
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2513
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