The god Horus-the-Child seated on a pillow, knees drawn up, is carved in relief on both sides of a thin piece of lapis lazuli. A perforation runs from the top of the head to the back of the skull.For the latest information about this object, amulets, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: 18th DynastyInscriptions: Reign: Style:
Harpokrates (Horus the Child) is shown standing with his hand pressed to his lips. This pendant is made of light blue faience and is pierced through the back pillar.For the latest information about this object, amulets; figurines, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: Inscriptions: Reign: Style:
This dwarf-like, protective deity was very popular in ancient Egypt; amulets in the shape of this god were particularly popular from the Third Intermediate period. The Greek name Pataikos comes from a passage in the writings of Herodotus (ca. 5th century BCE), who used this term to describe a Phoenician protective dwarf-like image. The Egyptian Pataikos is a special manifestation of the creator god Ptah and the dwarf-like appearance symbolizes his magical power.
This amulet displays a very special variant of Pataikos representations which links this god to images of the juvenile god Horus standing on crocodiles. Here, Pataikos also stands on two antithetically arranged crocodiles. He has snakes in his hands and a scarab on top of his head. On each of his shoulders was once a falcon, both of which are now broken off. The goddesses Isis and Nephthys are standing at his sides, and at his back another representation of Isis protects the Pataikos figure with her wings. In this special arrangement the magical power of Pataikos is linked to the Horus myth.For the latest information about this object, amulets; figurines, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: Ptolemaic DynastyInscriptions: Reign: Style:
Upper part of the upright standing hippopotamus goddess Taweret. Taweret was a protective goddess, especially for pregnant women, childbirth, and newborn children.For the latest information about this object, statuettes (statues); figurines, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: 18th DynastyInscriptions: Reign: Style:
Taweret, the "Great [female] One," was represented as a pregnant hippopotamus with lion paws and a crocodile tail. She was one of the most popular protective deities of ancient Egypt, being responsible for pregnant women and small children.For the latest information about this object, amulets; figurines; pendants, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: 30th DynastyInscriptions: Reign: Style:
On top of the bead is the carved figure of a crocodile, sculpted in the round, and on the base is the sacred boat with the sun-disk, as well an inscription with the name of Amun-Re. The sun-boat itself is a cryptographic sign for the god Amun-Re.For the latest information about this object, amulets, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: 21st-23rd DynastyInscriptions: [Translation] The barque in the top line is a well known cryptographic writing for the god Amun-Re: Amun-Re, / perfect of perfect manifestations; / Amun-Re, / may he grant all life, happiness, and stability.Reign: Style:
This symmetrically carved long oval plaque has sunk relief inscriptions on both the front and back of the piece. The front has the throne name of Amenophis III (1388-1351/1350 BCE). The reverse lists the name and royal title of the Queen Tiye. The workmanship on the piece is good, and it is simply made.
The plaque functioned as a individualized amulet, and was originally mounted, probably as part of a finger ring. The amulet should secure the special role of Queen Tiye, and assure the royal patronage of king and queen for its owner. In addition, it is likely that this royal couple were considered to be successful mediators to the gods, especially to Amun-Re.
There are many examples of plaques and scarabs with the names Amenophis III and his wife Tiye, found in and outside of Egypt. The possibility of reading the throne name as an Amun's trigram increases the magical value of the amulet.For the latest information about this object, amulets, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: 18th DynastyInscriptions: [Translation] On front, throne name of King Amenhotep III without cartouche: Neb-Maat-Re.
Reign: Amenophis III (1388-1351/1350 BC)Style:
A cast silver amulet representing the goddess Nephthys, the sister of Isis, standing. She wears a small crown surmounted by the hieroglyph for her name. There is a loop behind the crown and the legs are broken off.For the latest information about this object, amulets; pendants, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: Inscriptions: Reign: Style:
While Egyptian jewelry was worn in daily life, most of the examples known today came from tombs, where they adorned mummies. Amulets provided magical protection for the wearer in both life and death. The consistent color and workmanship of the 13 light-blue faience figures of gods owned by the Walters (this one and Walters 48.1676, 48.1677, 48.1679, 48.1680, 48.1684, 48.1701, 48.1702, 48.1704, 48.1708, 48.1709, 48.1710 and 48.1711) suggest that they came from the same workshop. Represented here is the goddess Nephthys.For the latest information about this object, amulets; necklaces, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: Inscriptions: Reign: Style:
This smoothly carved amulet represents the great god and patron of the king, Horus with falcon head, in tight kilt, seated with hands drawn up on knees. A pierced loop projects from mid back.For the latest information about this object, amulets, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: Inscriptions: Reign: Style:
While Egyptian jewelry was worn in daily life, most of the examples known today came from tombs, where they adorned mummies. Amulets provided magical protection for the wearer in both life and death. The consistent color and workmanship of the 13 light-blue faience figures of gods owned by the Walters (this one and Walters 48.1676, 48.1677, 48.1679, 48.1680, 48.1684, 48.1701, 48.1704, 48.1705, 48.1708, 48.1709, 48.1710 and 48.1711) suggest that they came from the same workshop. Represented here is the goddess Nephthys.For the latest information about this object, amulets; necklaces, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: Inscriptions: Reign: Style:
Taweret, the "Great [Female] One," was represented as a pregnant hippopotamus with lion paws and a crocodile back and tail. She was one of the most popular protective deities of ancient Egypt, being responsible for pregnant women and small children.
The goddess is represented in her standard form. She is standing upright with her left foot forward. She has a hippopotamus body and head, a crocodile back and tail, lion paws, and human female arms and breasts. Her mouth is open to show her dangerous teeth. The amulet has a small base and a loop on the back.For the latest information about this object, amulets;pendants; figurines, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: 28th Dynasty-Ptolemaic DynastyInscriptions: Reign: Style:
