Fragment
664 BC - 332 BC (made)
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Brown glazed composition wing from a Heart Scarab amulet, with incised feather details. The wing is pierced in each corner, originally for attachment to the mummy wrappings, or bead netting placed on top of the mummy. It is now attached to a modern display board through these holes.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Glazed composition |
| Brief description | Fragment of a Heart Scarab amulet, brown glazed composition, Egypt, probably Late Period |
| Physical description | Brown glazed composition wing from a Heart Scarab amulet, with incised feather details. The wing is pierced in each corner, originally for attachment to the mummy wrappings, or bead netting placed on top of the mummy. It is now attached to a modern display board through these holes. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs Frederic Watt |
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| Accession number | 2042G-1877 |
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| Record created | November 19, 1998 |
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