Horus amulet in the shape of a falcon with the double crown
Due to its double crown, this small falcon can be identified as a depiction of the god Horus. On its chest is a scallop-pattern, indicating feathers. The bird is standing on a rectangular base, as is common for such three-dimensional amulets. It is made out of brilliant blue faience with additional markings in black on the beak, tail, and wings. A loop for suspension is on the back, behind the top of the falcon’s head and the bottom of the crown. This allowed the piece to be worn and to put the wearer under the protection of this god.
Artwork Details
- Title:Horus amulet in the shape of a falcon with the double crown
- Period:Third Intermediate Period
- Date:ca. 1070–664 B.C.
- Geography:From Egypt
- Medium:Faience
- Dimensions:L. 3.7 × W. 2 × H. 5 cm (1 7/16 × 13/16 × 1 15/16 in.)
- Credit Line:Bequest of Nanette B. Kelekian, 2020
- Object Number:2021.41.143
- Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art
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ca. 1070–664 B.C.
ca. 872–664 BCE
664–525 BCE
27 B.C.–A.D. 14
ca. 1070–332 BCE
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