Cowroid Seal-Amulet

Unknown

ca. 1492–1473 B.C. · Faience · Egyptian Art

This amulet imitates the shape of a cowrie shell and is thus called a cowroid. It was found near the pelvis of an unnamed woman who was buried in the tomb Hatnefer (see 36.3.1). The heraldic design on the base is intricately carved and includes a falcon standing on a rearing cobra. Behind the falcon is a scorpion.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1492–1473 B.C.

Medium

Faience

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1936