Bead, inscribed "Sa-ra"
Unknown
Date unknown · Clay, glazed · Greek and Roman Art
Symbolic objects used for amulets include a menat-pendant, the djed-sign, a papyrus capital are all common in Egyptian architecture. Also, a pectoral, such as is used on mummies, a bunch of grapes, or other clusters of fruit, and an inscribed bead are common shapes.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- Date unknown
- Medium
- Clay, glazed
- Department
- Greek and Roman Art
- Credit line
- The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
