Object Description
An ancient Egyptian amulet made from dark green with hints of turquoise faience depicting the Osirian triad: Nephthys, Horus, and Isis. This example boasts an incredible size for an amulet. They stand side-by-side on an integral plinth against a back pillar. The two flanking goddesses, Nephthys and Isis, the respective aunt and mother, stand either side of the young god, Horus. Isis wears a stepped throne headdress and Nephthys wears a hieroglyphic headdress that comprise the two components of her name. The trio clasps hands demonstrating the women’s protection and guardianship. Horus can be identified as a child because of his nudity and sidelock of hair, known as the ‘sidelock of youth’. There is a loop on top for suspension. Above Horus there is also a small puncture, but this does not go through to the other side. The back is flat and unadorned.
Date: Circa 664-30 BC
Period: Late to Ptolemaic Period