This small hedgehog amulet has a distinctive head, oversized ears and spikes rendered by cross-hatching. An unusual feature is that the bottom is not flat for an inscription, as is customary for this type of hedgehog scaraboid object.
Present location |
PELIZAEUS-MUSEUM [04/030] HILDESHEIM |
Inventory number |
4885 |
Dating |
26TH DYNASTY |
Archaeological Site |
UNKNOWN |
Category |
AMULET |
Material |
FAIENCE; GLAZE |
Technique |
FAYENCE; GLAZED |
Height |
1.4 cm |
Width |
1.8 cm |