Amulet with a Stylized Figure of Heh, the God of Eternity
Object Label
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.
Caption
Amulet with a Stylized Figure of Heh, the God of Eternity, ca. 1938–1700 B.C.E.. Electrum, 7/16 x 7/16 in. (1.1 x 1.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Egypt Exploration Fund, 13.1036. Creative Commons-BY
Title
Amulet with a Stylized Figure of Heh, the God of Eternity
Date
ca. 1938–1700 B.C.E.
Dynasty
Dynasty 12 to early Dynasty 13
Period
Middle Kingdom
Geography
Place excavated: Abydos, Egypt
Medium
Electrum
Classification
Dimensions
7/16 x 7/16 in. (1.1 x 1.1 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of the Egypt Exploration Fund
Accession Number
13.1036
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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