Uraeus plaque from a string of amulets

Third Intermediate Period

ca. 1070–945 B.C.

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 126

Nine amulets of various materials were found threaded together in a tight group around the throat of the Lady Djedmutesankh; two of these, of green glass, disintegrated after they were discovered. This plaque is roughly incised with the figure of a rearing cobra, or uraeus, the totem of several important goddesses. One of the most dangerous snakes in Egypt, the cobra became a symbol of protection, thought to spit fire at enemies of the king. Djedmutesankh also had a gold amulet on her forehead (see 25.3.167).

For the amulet group, see 25.3.169-related.

Artwork Details

Overview

Provenance

References

Title: Uraeus plaque from a string of amulets
Period: Third Intermediate Period
Dynasty: Dynasty 21
Date: ca. 1070–945 B.C.
Geography: From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb MMA 60, Chamber, Burial of Djedmutesankh (Ch5), MMA excavations, 1923–24
Medium: Carnelian
Dimensions: H. 1.1 × W. 0.6 cm (1.1 × 0.6 cm)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1925
Object Number: 25.3.169g
Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

More Artwork

In the same gallery

In the same medium

A slider containing 5 items.
Press the down key to skip to the last item.

Group of 7 amulets, Lapis lazuli, hematite, carnelian — Group of 7 amulets
ca. 1070–945 B.C.

Cuff Bracelets Decorated with Cats, Gold, carnelian, lapis-lazuli, turquoise glass — Cuff Bracelets Decorated with Cats
ca. 1479–1425 B.C.

Menat necklace from Malqata, Faience, bronze or copper alloy, glass, agate, carnelian, lapis lazuli, turquoise — Menat necklace from Malqata
ca. 1390–1352 B.C.

Objects from Theban Tomb MMA 840, Electrum, carnelian, amethyst, lapis lazuli, turquoise — Objects from Theban Tomb MMA 840
ca. 1850–1700 B.C.

Jewelry of the Child Myt, Gold, carnelian, silver, glass, blue paste, feldspar, amethyst, jasper, rock crystal, resin, linen twine, leather — Jewelry of the Child Myt
ca. 2051–2030 B.C.

Research Resources

The Met provides unparalleled resources for research and welcomes an international community of students and scholars. The Met's Open Access API is where creators and researchers can connect to the The Met collection. Open Access data and public domain images are available for unrestricted commercial and noncommercial use without permission or fee.

To request images under copyright and other restrictions, please use this Image Request form.

Feedback

We continue to research and examine historical and cultural context for objects in The Met collection. If you have comments or questions about this object record, please complete and submit this form. The Museum looks forward to receiving your comments.