Cowroid Seal-Amulet

New Kingdom

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 116

This amulet imitates the shape of a cowrie shell and is thus called a cowroid. It was found near the pelvis of an unnamed woman who was buried in the tomb Hatnefer (see 36.3.1). The heraldic design on the base is intricately carved and includes a falcon standing on a rearing cobra. Behind the falcon is a scorpion.

Cowroid Seal-Amulet, Faience

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Cowroid Seal-Amulet, Faience
Cowroid Seal-Amulet, Faience
Cowroid Seal-Amulet, Faience
Cowroid Seal-Amulet, Faience

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