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Plaque

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A small, fine, dark blue glazed faience plaque with the figures of Nephthys and Isis flanking Horus-the-Child. The goddesses hold the hands of Horus, who wears the sidelock and is naked, the amulet was considered to have protective qualities. There is a loop in the middle of the back of the plinth for suspension.

Present location

LIVERPOOL MUSEUM [03/061] LIVERPOOL

Inventory number

M11638

Dating

26TH DYNASTY

Archaeological Site

UNKNOWN

Category

AMULET

Material

FAIENCE

Technique

FAYENCE

Height

3.5 cm

Width

2.4 cm

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