Group of Four Amulets: Cobra, Vulture, Djed Pillar, and Heart

Unknown

ca. 1000–945 B.C. · Sheet gold · Egyptian Art

Found strung around the neck of the Priestess of Amun Djedmutesankh, these four amulets may have served as a magical charm. From right to left, they might be read: "Mut (the vulture goddess) says, 'may her heart endure." It has been suggested that they also form a pun on her name, which can be translated as "Mut says, 'may she live.'" For other objects found in the burial of Djedmutesankh, see 25.3.1–.3; .24; .27; .154a–d; and .167–.170.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1000–945 B.C.

Medium

Sheet gold

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1925