<em>Amulet of the Child Horus</em>, 664–30 B.C.E. Faience, 1 11/16 × 7/16 × 11/16 in. (4.3 × 1.1 × 1.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1091E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 37.1091E_GRP-A_glass_bw_SL1.jpg)

Amulet of the Child Horus

Medium: Faience

Geograhical Locations:

Dates:664–30 B.C.E.

Dimensions: 1 11/16 × 7/16 × 11/16 in. (4.3 × 1.1 × 1.8 cm)

Collections:

Accession Number: 37.1091E

Image: 37.1091E_GRP-A_glass_bw_SL1.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Pale green glazed faience amulet representing the god Horus. Horus is represented as a nude child with his right hand to his mouth, and wearing the tight cap-like hairdo and sidelock. Horus is seated upon a simple throne, with low back, which rises at an angle towards the rear. There is an eyelet at the nape of the neck. Condition: Small chips; brown incrustation in hollows.

Brooklyn Museum