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An Egyptian Feldspar Counterpoise Amulet, Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BCE Amulets Seals Scarabs (1989) The Israel Museum

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(1989) The Israel Museum

Of striking geometric form with flat

and to ensure no enemy would speak against the deceased in the presence of the guardians of the balance when he is being judged before Osiris

A striking and unusually large pair of Roman gold earrings fashioned as miniature amphorae

London: Published for the Trustees of the British Museum by British Museum Press

An Egyptian Feldspar Counterpoise Amulet, Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BCE Amulets Seals Scarabs (1989) The Israel MuseumThe pale green mottled feldspar amulet in the form of a necklace counterpoise, with a triangular body ending in a semicircle and a faux suspension loop at the top. The menyet was a form of collar particularly associated with the goddess Hathor. It was composed of multiple bead strings, which required, as did all heavy collars, that a counterpoise be worn between the shoulder blades to counterbalance its weight and help it lie correctly over the chest.

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