Amulet depicting a ram-headed god

Late Period

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 127

This amulet depicts a ram-headed god, who could be Khnum or Amun-Ra. On the back of the small piece is a back pillar, which is pierced for suspension, so that the piece could be placed on a string. This amulet was worn by a person during live and/or placed on a mummy. It was supposed to invoke the protection and powers of the depicted deity for the benefit of its owner.

Amulet depicting a ram-headed god, Faience

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Amulet depicting a ram-headed god, Faience
Amulet depicting a ram-headed god, Faience

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