Uraeus Amulet of Djedmutesankh

Third Intermediate Period

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 126

The Priestess of Amun Djedmutesankh was buried with this miniature gold uraeus (rearing cobra) tied to the forehead of her mummy. The uraeus was a symbol of royalty, worn on the brow to protect the individual by spitting fire at his or her enemies. This cobra was thought by the excavators to reflect Djedmutesankh's status as a daughter or wife of one of the High Priests of Amun who controlled the Theban region during Dynasty 21.

For other objects from the burial of Djedmutesankh, see 25.3.1-.3; 154a–d;.17-.18; .24; .27; and .167–.170.

Uraeus Amulet of Djedmutesankh, Sheet gold

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Uraeus Amulet of Djedmutesankh, Sheet gold
Uraeus Amulet of Djedmutesankh, Sheet gold
Uraeus Amulet of Djedmutesankh, Sheet gold

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