Amulet, Nepthys
Production date
664 BCE-525 BCE
Country
Egypt
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Object detail
Description
Amulet, of vibrant blue glazed faience, depicting the Egyptian goddess Nepthys, standing with legs together and arms by her side, with headdress. Complete, with threadhole on side. Nepthys is the protector of the dead.
Classification
ARCHAEOLOGY Egyptian amulet
Production date
664 BCE-525 BCE
Production place
Measurements
L25mm x W6mm x D8mm
Media/Materials description
Egyptian faience is a ceramic material with a siliceous body and brightly coloured glaze.
Faience (composed of quartz, alkaline salts [natron or plant ash], lime, and metallic mineral-based colorant)
Glaze (formed by alkali and lime reacting with silica to form the glaze)
Faience (composed of quartz, alkaline salts [natron or plant ash], lime, and metallic mineral-based colorant)
Glaze (formed by alkali and lime reacting with silica to form the glaze)
History and use
Ancient Egyptian beliefs concerning the afterlife are well known. Death was the entering of a new phase of being. Ancient Egyptians believed in many different deities, often represeted by amulets. Amulets served as magical objects, deriving their power from colours, materials and colours They offered protection both in daily life and the hereafter. Amulets were work as jewellery, concealed in clothing, and were placed in the wrappings of the deceased or placed in tombs. This faience amulet is a representation of Nephthys, protector of the dead.
Registration number
E40033.2
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