Amulet with a Stylized Figure of Heh, the God of Eternity, ca. 1938–1700 B.C.E. Electrum, 7/16 x 3/8 in. (1.1 x 1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Egypt Exploration Fund, 13.1035. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.13.1035_13.1036_13.1037_mummychamber.jpg)
Amulet with a Stylized Figure of Heh, the God of Eternity, ca. 1938–1700 B.C.E. Electrum, 7/16 x 3/8 in. (1.1 x 1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Egypt Exploration Fund, 13.1035. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.13.1035_13.1036_13.1037_erg2.jpg)
Amulet with a Stylized Figure of Heh, the God of Eternity
Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
On View: Funerary Gallery 3, Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Gallery, 3rd Floor
The three metal amulets in this case are highly stylized versions of a common Middle Kingdom motif: a kneeling figure of Heh, the god of eternity, holding two hieroglyphs for “year.” These objects reflect Sa-Inher’s wish to live forever.
MEDIUM
Electrum
DATES
ca. 1938–1700 B.C.E.
DYNASTY
Dynasty 12 to early Dynasty 13
PERIOD
Middle Kingdom
DIMENSIONS
7/16 x 3/8 in. (1.1 x 1 cm) (show scale)
COLLECTIONS
Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
ACCESSION NUMBER
13.1035
CREDIT LINE
Gift of the Egypt Exploration Fund
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Small silver (?) electrum pendant from a necklace. Probably a highly conventionalized version of the well-known amulet of a seated figure in a frame of the sky supported by "was" pillars. Suspension loop on reverse.
Condition: Good, metal slightly discolored.
EXHIBITIONS
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is on view in Funerary Gallery 3, Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Gallery, 3rd Floor
CAPTION
Amulet with a Stylized Figure of Heh, the God of Eternity, ca. 1938–1700 B.C.E. Electrum, 7/16 x 3/8 in. (1.1 x 1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Egypt Exploration Fund, 13.1035. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.13.1035_13.1036_13.1037_mummychamber.jpg)
IMAGE
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