An Egyptian Stone Headrest Amulet, Third Intermediate Period, ca. 1069 - 664 BCE Jewelry - Varia “Changes in Styles of Ordinary

“Changes in Styles of Ordinary Pataikos Amulets

Melbourne1990 I

there is a small amount of tearing to the sheet gold but overall it is in very good condition for an object of this type and age

this mask was probably used in rituals

These ceremonial stone artifacts were evidently of high value

An Egyptian Stone Headrest Amulet, Third Intermediate Period, ca. 1069 - 664 BCE Jewelry - Varia “Changes in Styles of OrdinaryThis fine stone headrest amulet was essentially intended to magically raise up the head of the deceased in resurrection, just as the sun god was raised above the eastern horizon each morning. However, Chapter 166 of the Book of the Dead further reveals that it would also prevent the deceased head from being cut off, a much feared fate against which Chapter 43 was specifically directed. Dimensions: Length: 3 4 inch (2 cm) Condition: Intact and in