Hedgehog amulet, set in a gold mount. On the reverse is an inscription of the anra type, characteristic of the 2nd Intermediate Period. From the size of the mount it is possible that it was worn as a ring.
Present location |
INSTITUT DE PAPYROLOGIE ET D'ÉGYPTOLOGIE, UNIVERSITÉ DE LILLE III [02/049] LILLE |
Inventory number |
L 0858 |
Dating |
CLASSICAL KERMA |
Archaeological Site |
MIRGISSA |
Category |
AMULET |
Material |
ENAMEL; GOLD |
Technique |
PRESSED IN A FORM/MODEL; CASTING |
Width |
7 cm |
Depth |
5.5 cm |