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| Title | amulet of Neith | |
| Collection | Artworld: Oriental Museum | |
| Artist | Neith, Creator Goddess Of Sais Sobek, Crocodile-God |
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| Description | Pale green faience amulet of the goddess Neith, one of the four protectors of the dead. She wears the red crown of Lower Egypt and suckles two crocodiles while walking, holding their tails with her arms by her sides. The crocodiles symbolise Sobek, the son of Neith. The amulet has a back pillar and stands on a small rectangular base. There is no evidence of a means of suspension. The amulet has been repaired. |
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| Cultural Context | Egyptian | |
| Id Number Former Accession | R 856 1936 | |
| Location Creation Site | Misr, Lower Egypt | |
| Location Current Repository | The Oriental Museum | |
| Subject | jewellery, amulet, god, woman, animal | |
| Measurements | 12 x 56 x 19 mm | |
| Relation References | Andrews, C. 1994. Amulets of Ancient Egypt. London: British Museum Publications, p. 23 Hart, G. 1986. A Dictionary of Egyptian Gods and Goddesses. London New York: Routledge & Kegan Paul, p. 131-134, 201-202 |
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| Rights | Oriental Museum, University of Durham, Durham, 2002. All Rights reserved | |
| Rights Owner | OM | |
| Work Type | amulet | |
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