Fish Design Amulet Inscribed with the cartouche of Queen Ahmose Nefertari

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ca. 1550–1479 B.C. · Steatite (glazed) · Egyptian Art

The inscription on the base of the amulet reads "Nefertari" and may refer to Ahmose-Nefertari, the wife of King Ahmose I and the mother of Amenhotep I. She was held in high regard throughout the New Kingdom.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1550–1479 B.C.

Medium

Steatite (glazed)

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Purchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926