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14 amulets and plaques from a foundation deposit of Apries

Late Period, Saite
589–570 B.C.
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 130

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: 14 amulets and plaques from a foundation deposit of Apries
  • Period: Late Period, Saite
  • Dynasty: Dynasty 26
  • Reign: reign of Apries
  • Date: 589–570 B.C.
  • Geography: From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Abydos, Osiris Temple precinct, found loose in the sand, Egypt Exploration Fund excavations
  • Medium: Carnelian, green jasper, red jasper, stone, iron, lapis lazuli, silver
  • Dimensions: H. from 0.5 to 3.8 cm (3/16 to 1 1/2 in.) 3.8 cm
  • Credit Line: Gift of Egypt Exploration Fund, 1902
  • Object Number: 02.4.104a–n-related
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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