Egyptian Bronze Amulet of Nefertem

Object Description

An Egyptian Bronze amuletic figure of the god Nefertem. Nefertem is depicted standing with left foot forward and hands by his sides. He wears a lotus flower headdress with two feather plumes on his head. The surface of the figure has deteriorated but we could still make out that Nefertem is wearing a false beard (typical of kings and gods) and a kilt. A suspension loop is attached to the back of the lotus headdress.

Date: Circa 664 – 30 BC
Period: Late Period-Ptolemaic Period

Object History

From an English collection (A.B), 1930s-1940s

Object Condition

Fair condition. General deterioration of the bronze consistent with age. Green patination to the surface.

Object Details