Small Amulet Representing the Soul as a Human-Headed Bird

Medium: Gold

Geograhical Locations:

• Saqqara, Egypt

Dates:664–343 B.C.E.

Dimensions: 3/4 × 5/8 in. (1.9 × 1.6 cm)

Collections:

• Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Accession Number: 37.799E

Image: CUR.37.799E_overall.JPG,

Catalogue Description:
Amulet in the form of soul as human-headed bird. Heavy eyelet. Details chased onto back of work. Dull color.

Brooklyn Museum