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Amulet of temples pillar (uadj) made of faience

Amulet of temples pillar (uadj) made of faience
The figure represents pillar of a temple (uadj) that on its top has representation of closed papyrus flower. Hole on top shows that pillar was part of some jewellery, probably pendant or necklace.

It is made from faience. Blue-turquoise color.

Well preserved.

Catalogue entry

Amulet of temples pillar (uadj) made of faience
Archaeological Museum of Istria, Pula
Inv. no. AMIP P-30336
Egypt, unknown site
Late period (664-332 B.C.) - Ptolemaic period (306-30 B.C.)
faience: ceramic processing, colouring
3.2 x 0.9 cm
gift, unknown austrian donor

Resources

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