Heh Amulet Symbolizing Eternity
This amulet is part of a group of objects found in tomb V21 at Abydos with two bodies. The group includes 04.18.1–04.18.49.
Artwork Details
- Title: Heh Amulet Symbolizing Eternity
- Period: Middle Kingdom
- Dynasty: Dynasty 12, late–early 13
- Date: ca. 1850–1775 B.C.
- Geography: From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Abydos, Cemetery V, Tomb V21, Egypt Exploration Fund excavations, 1904
- Medium: Silver or Electrum
- Dimensions: H. 1.4 cm (9/16 in)
- Credit Line: Gift of Egypt Exploration Fund, 1904
- Object Number: 04.18.13
- Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art
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