Amulet in Form of Hathor Head Inscribed for Hatshepsut & Senenmut

Unknownca. 1478-1458 B.C.E.

Details

Title: Amulet in Form of Hathor Head Inscribed for Hatshepsut & Senenmut
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: ca. 1478-1458 B.C.E.
Location Created: Egypt
Type: Accessory
Rights: Gift of Mr. John Hewett
External Link: http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/3711/Amulet_in_Form_of_Hathor_Head_Inscribed_for_Hatshepsut__and__Senenmut
Medium: Carnelian
Period: New Kingdom
Inscribed: Four line inscription: "Beloved of Iwny.t [the goddess of Armant], the steward of Amun, Sen-mut". Single line inscription: The good god, Maat-ka-re".
Dynasty: XVIII Dynasty
Dimensions: 13/16 x 11/16 x 1/4 in. (2.1 x 1.7 x 0.7 cm)
Collection: Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
Accession number: 61.192

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