Ancient Egyptian Black Hardstone Double Plume Amulet

Object Description

An Egyptian amulet in the form of a double ostrich feather. Carved from a black hardstone, possibly haematite, the obverse features a vertical central groove delineating the two plumes. The tips of the feathers are pointed and slightly curled over, whilst the bottom curves inwards to form a triangular base. The reverse of the amulet is flat and unadorned.

Date: Circa 664-332 BC
Period: Late Period

Object History

From an early 20th Century UK Collection.

Object Condition

Find condition, with minor chips to the bottom. Hairline crack to the reverse at the top.

Object Details