Red jasper amulet of the sun on the horizon
Amulet of the rising sun.
Artwork Details
- Title: Red jasper amulet of the sun on the horizon
- Period: 26th–30th Dynasty
- Date: 664–334 BCE
- Culture: Egyptian
- Medium: Jasper, red
- Dimensions: H.: 7/8 in. (2.2 cm)
- Classification: Miscellaneous-Stone
- Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
- Object Number: 74.51.4449
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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Egyptian
664–334 BCE
Egyptian
664–334 BCE
Egyptian
664–334 BCE
Egyptian
664–334 BCE
Egyptian
664–334 BCE
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