Animal-headed amulet

Animal-headed amulet
 New Kingdom, Dynasty XIX 1295 BCE-1186 BCE

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
faience
Measurements
2.9 × 1.6 × 0.3 cm
Place/s of Execution
Egypt
Inscription
none
Accession Number
D412-1994
Department
Antiquities
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
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Gallery location
Not on display

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