The amuletic pendant is shaped like a ship with bird's heads on either end and with a central construction on it. A hole has been drilled in the latter for suspension. The eyes of the birds still contain their original bone inlays.
Present location |
PELIZAEUS-MUSEUM [04/030] HILDESHEIM |
Inventory number |
3087 |
Dating |
NAQADA II |
Archaeological Site |
UNKNOWN |
Category |
AMULET |
Material |
GREYWACKE; BONE |
Technique |
STONE-TECHNIQUE; CARVED |
Height |
7.3 cm |
Width |
12.1 cm |
Depth |
0.7 cm |