EGYPT
Falcon amulet
Late Period, Dynasty XXVI 664 BCE-525 BCE

Medium
faience

Measurements
4.8 × 1.8 × 4.1 cm

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1939

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Gallery location
18th Century Decorative Arts - Great Hall Costume Corridor
Level 2, NGV International

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Egypt

Accession Number
D132-1982

Department
Antiquities

Physical description
A well cut, detailed amulet of a falcon, representing the god Horus. The bird stands on a low plinth with a loop attached to its back for suspension. The breast feathers, wings and back feathers are carefully detailed and the facial features are clearly delineated. The lower part of the legs are missing, although the feet are preserved.

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EGYPT
Falcon amulet
Late Period, Dynasty XXVI 664 BCE-525 BCE