Object Description
A rare, Egyptian, faience amulet of a turtle. The amulet features a deeply moulded, curved back, highlighting the animal’s shell. The head protrudes and is marked with incised circles to indicate the eyes, to either side of the head. The animal’s feet sit to the front and back, underneath it’s shell. Linear markings indicate the toes. The amulet is pierced longitudinally for suspension.
Date: Circa 1400 – 322 BC
Period: New Kingdom to Late Period