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Egyptian. <em>Inscribed Magical Amulet</em>, ca. 690-664 B.C. Felspar, cord, silver (?), 2 7/16 x 1 1/4 in. (6.2 x 3.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair B. Martin, the Guennol Collection, 51.134. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 51.134_transp5523.jpg)
Egyptian. Inscribed Magical Amulet, ca. 690-664 B.C. Felspar, cord, silver (?), 2 7/16 x 1 1/4 in. (6.2 x 3.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair B. Martin, the Guennol Collection, 51.134. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 51.134_transp5523.jpg)
Egyptian. <em>Inscribed Magical Amulet</em>, ca. 690-664 B.C. Felspar, cord, silver (?), 2 7/16 x 1 1/4 in. (6.2 x 3.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair B. Martin, the Guennol Collection, 51.134. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 51.134_transp5523.jpg)

Egyptian. Inscribed Magical Amulet, ca. 690-664 B.C. Felspar, cord, silver (?), 2 7/16 x 1 1/4 in. (6.2 x 3.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair B. Martin, the Guennol Collection, 51.134. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 51.134_transp5523.jpg)

Egyptian. <em>Inscribed Magical Amulet</em>, ca. 690-664 B.C. Felspar, cord, silver (?), 2 7/16 x 1 1/4 in. (6.2 x 3.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair B. Martin, the Guennol Collection, 51.134. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.51.134_NegD_print_bw.jpg)

Egyptian. Inscribed Magical Amulet, ca. 690-664 B.C. Felspar, cord, silver (?), 2 7/16 x 1 1/4 in. (6.2 x 3.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair B. Martin, the Guennol Collection, 51.134. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.51.134_NegD_print_bw.jpg)

Egyptian. <em>Inscribed Magical Amulet</em>, ca. 690-664 B.C. Felspar, cord, silver (?), 2 7/16 x 1 1/4 in. (6.2 x 3.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair B. Martin, the Guennol Collection, 51.134. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.51.134_NegF_print_bw.jpg)

Egyptian. Inscribed Magical Amulet, ca. 690-664 B.C. Felspar, cord, silver (?), 2 7/16 x 1 1/4 in. (6.2 x 3.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair B. Martin, the Guennol Collection, 51.134. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.51.134_NegF_print_bw.jpg)

Egyptian. <em>Inscribed Magical Amulet</em>, ca. 690-664 B.C. Felspar, cord, silver (?), 2 7/16 x 1 1/4 in. (6.2 x 3.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair B. Martin, the Guennol Collection, 51.134. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.51.134_NegC_print_bw.jpg)

Egyptian. Inscribed Magical Amulet, ca. 690-664 B.C. Felspar, cord, silver (?), 2 7/16 x 1 1/4 in. (6.2 x 3.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair B. Martin, the Guennol Collection, 51.134. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.51.134_NegC_print_bw.jpg)

Egyptian. <em>Inscribed Magical Amulet</em>, ca. 690-664 B.C. Felspar, cord, silver (?), 2 7/16 x 1 1/4 in. (6.2 x 3.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair B. Martin, the Guennol Collection, 51.134. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.51.134_NegE_print_bw.jpg)

Egyptian. Inscribed Magical Amulet, ca. 690-664 B.C. Felspar, cord, silver (?), 2 7/16 x 1 1/4 in. (6.2 x 3.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair B. Martin, the Guennol Collection, 51.134. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.51.134_NegE_print_bw.jpg)

Egyptian. <em>Inscribed Magical Amulet</em>, ca. 690-664 B.C. Felspar, cord, silver (?), 2 7/16 x 1 1/4 in. (6.2 x 3.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair B. Martin, the Guennol Collection, 51.134. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.51.134_NegA_print_bw.jpg)

Egyptian. Inscribed Magical Amulet, ca. 690-664 B.C. Felspar, cord, silver (?), 2 7/16 x 1 1/4 in. (6.2 x 3.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair B. Martin, the Guennol Collection, 51.134. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.51.134_NegA_print_bw.jpg)

Egyptian. <em>Inscribed Magical Amulet</em>, ca. 690-664 B.C. Felspar, cord, silver (?), 2 7/16 x 1 1/4 in. (6.2 x 3.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair B. Martin, the Guennol Collection, 51.134. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.51.134_NegB_print_bw.jpg)

Egyptian. Inscribed Magical Amulet, ca. 690-664 B.C. Felspar, cord, silver (?), 2 7/16 x 1 1/4 in. (6.2 x 3.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair B. Martin, the Guennol Collection, 51.134. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.51.134_NegB_print_bw.jpg)

Egyptian. <em>Inscribed Magical Amulet</em>, ca. 690-664 B.C. Felspar, cord, silver (?), 2 7/16 x 1 1/4 in. (6.2 x 3.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair B. Martin, the Guennol Collection, 51.134. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.51.135_51.134_view01.jpg)

Egyptian. Inscribed Magical Amulet, ca. 690-664 B.C. Felspar, cord, silver (?), 2 7/16 x 1 1/4 in. (6.2 x 3.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair B. Martin, the Guennol Collection, 51.134. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.51.135_51.134_view01.jpg)

Egyptian. <em>Inscribed Magical Amulet</em>, ca. 690-664 B.C. Felspar, cord, silver (?), 2 7/16 x 1 1/4 in. (6.2 x 3.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair B. Martin, the Guennol Collection, 51.134. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.51.135_51.134_view02.jpg)

Egyptian. Inscribed Magical Amulet, ca. 690-664 B.C. Felspar, cord, silver (?), 2 7/16 x 1 1/4 in. (6.2 x 3.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair B. Martin, the Guennol Collection, 51.134. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.51.135_51.134_view02.jpg)

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Inscribed Magical Amulet

Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

CULTURE Egyptian
MEDIUM Felspar, cord, silver (?)
DATES ca. 690-664 B.C.
DYNASTY late Dynasty 25
PERIOD Third Intermediate Period
DIMENSIONS 2 7/16 x 1 1/4 in. (6.2 x 3.2 cm)  (show scale)
COLLECTIONS Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
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ACCESSION NUMBER 51.134
CREDIT LINE Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair B. Martin, the Guennol Collection
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CAPTION Egyptian. Inscribed Magical Amulet, ca. 690-664 B.C. Felspar, cord, silver (?), 2 7/16 x 1 1/4 in. (6.2 x 3.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair B. Martin, the Guennol Collection, 51.134. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 51.134_transp5523.jpg)
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Egyptian. <em>Inscribed Magical Amulet</em>, ca. 690-664 B.C. Felspar, cord, silver (?), 2 7/16 x 1 1/4 in. (6.2 x 3.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair B. Martin, the Guennol Collection, 51.134. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 51.134_transp5523.jpg)
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