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Ceramics
Papyrus Scepter Amulet
Egyptian artist
Egyptian artist
Egypt
Primary
2 in. (5.1 cm)
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Faience
Faience
1550 BCE - 1069 BCE
1550 BCE
1069 BCE
from Rochester collections
Ceramics
Amulets are small objects that represent gods, goddesses, and symbols of rebirth. Made of bronze, clay, or stone, they offered the wearer sacred protection both in the world of the living and in the afterlife. Ancient Egyptians wore amulets as jewelry
during life; priests would also place amulets within the wrappings of a mummy as they prepared it for burial. Certain amulets were placed in specific locations on the mummy, such as over the heart, the throat, or the incision on the abdomen.
The papyrus scepter, which represents the papyrus plant and fresh vegetation, symbolizes rebirth.
[Gallery label text, 2009]
1928.170
item
Memorial Art Gallery
2/3/2001
28.170DI1
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28.170SL1
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