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Egyptian

Baboon Amulet, 525-343 BCE

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Description

Maker

Culture

Egyptian

Title

Baboon Amulet

Year

525-343 BCE

Medium

Faience

Materials/Techniques

Materials

Dimensions

Height: 4.5 cm (1 3/4 inches)

Type

Credit

Anonymous gift

Object Number

1988.097

Projects & Publications

Publications

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Ancient Egyptian Galleries

Faience was a favored material for Egyptian amulets, which were magically protective charms worn or carried on the body. Amulets were sewn or wound into mummy wrappings to protect the deceased from otherworldly perils. The small size of amulets meant that the were particularly well suited for production in clay molds, which have been found during excavations.

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