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Sculpture
Two-Fingers Amulet
Egyptian artist
Egyptian artist
Egypt
Primary
1 11/16 x 1/2 x 1/4 in. (4.3 x 1.3 x 0.6 cm)
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Stone
Stone
664 BCE - 332 BCE
664 BCE
332 BCE
E54620
Sculpture
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 two-fingers amulet represents the fingers of Osiris and symbolizes his protective and healing powers. Priests placed this amulet near the incision used for removing the mummy’s internal organs because it would magically heal the wound.
[Gallery label text, 2009]
29.2003L
item
Memorial Art Gallery
6/16/2003
29.2003LDI1
digital image
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