Object Description
A rare, Egyptian, steatite amulet of a hedgehog, with carved hieroglyphs to its base. The amulet features a deeply moulded, curved back, highlighting the protrusions of the animal’s spines. The snout is elongated, with large, rounded ears to the sides. The hedgehog sits on a rounded base, which has been incised with hieroglyphs. A large central falcon can be seen, with a ‘nfr’ sign to its right. A superb example.
Date: Circa 664-332 BC
Period: Late Period.