Object Description
A stunning carved turquoise amulet of a papyrus sceptre, or wadj. The amulet is carved to represent the stem of the papyrus plant, which was a popular motif in Egyptian culture, appearing in hieroglyphs as well as architectural design. This exceptional example of a wadj amulet is finely carved from solid turquoise, instead of the more commonly found faience which was used to imitate the aquamarine hue of the natural mineral. The amulet is pierced for suspension, and would have been worn for protection, or placed in the wrappings of a mummy.
Date: Circa 664 – 525 BC