<em>Amulet in Form of Hathor Head Inscribed for Hatshepsut & Senenmut</em>, ca. 1478–1458 B.C.E. Carnelian, 13/16 x 11/16 x 1/4 in. (2.1 x 1.7 x 0.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of John Hewett, 61.192. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 61.192_SL1.jpg)

Amulet in Form of Hathor Head Inscribed for Hatshepsut & Senenmut

Medium: Carnelian

Geograhical Locations:

Dates:ca. 1478–1458 B.C.E.

Dimensions: 13/16 x 11/16 x 1/4 in. (2.1 x 1.7 x 0.7 cm)

Collections:

Museum Location: Egyptian Orientation Gallery, 3rd Floor

Exhibitions:

Accession Number: 61.192

Image: 61.192_SL1.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Carnelian amulet in the form of a Hathor head, pierced horizontally at top, back flat and inscribed in four lines “Beloved of Iwny.t (the goddess of Armant), the steward of Amun, Sen-mut”. On top edge single line “The good god, Maat-ka-re”. Very fine work. Condition: A few minute chips on edges of back. Otherwise intact.

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