Cowroid Inscribed with an Ankh

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

This cowrie-shaped amulet is inscribed on the base with the full spelling of the word ankh, whick means "to live," or "life." It was among the objects that had been placed in the coffin of an unnamed woman that was found in the tomb of Hatnefer (see 36.3.1). Five other amulets in the Museum's collections were found inside a kohl pot in the same coffin (26.3.22–.21, .23–.24). There were also two mirrors (36.3.12, .13), three faience bowls (36.3.8–.10) , a circular wood box (36.3.11a, b).

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1492–1473 B.C.

Medium

Faience

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1936