<em>Amulet Representing the Ba-bird</em>, ca. 664–30 B.C.E. Gold, 11/16 x 1 3/4 in. (1.7 x 4.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 08.480.213. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.08.480.213_wwg8.jpg)

Amulet Representing the Ba-bird

Medium: Gold

Geograhical Locations:

Dates:ca. 664–30 B.C.E.

Dimensions: 11/16 x 1 3/4 in. (1.7 x 4.5 cm)

Collections:

Museum Location: 19th Dynasty to Roman Period, Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Gallery, 3rd Floor

Exhibitions:

Accession Number: 08.480.213

Image: CUR.08.480.213_wwg8.jpg,West Wing gallery 8 installation

Catalogue Description:
Amulet representing the soul as a human-headed falcon cut from sheet gold. Apparently a female face, necklace indicated as well as hands which seem to support breasts. Front of body and wings made of one piece of gold. Back of body a separate, piece, without detail, held in place by bending back the edges of front of body. Each wing pierced in upper center for attachment. Left wing retains small portion of gold loop or ring. Condition: Intact.

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