Amulet with a Stylized Figure of Heh, the God of Eternity
ca. 1938-1700 B.C.E.
Maker Unknown
Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
The three metal amulets in this case are highly stylized versions of a common Middle Kingdom motif: a kneeling figure of Heh, the god of eternity, holding two hieroglyphs for “year.” These objects reflect Sa-Inher’s wish to live forever.
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Accessory
- Formatted Medium
- Electrum
- Medium
- electrum
- Locations
- Place excavated: Tomb D303, Abydos, Egypt
- Period
- Middle Kingdom
- Dimensions
- 7/16 x 3/8 in. (1.1 x 1 cm)
- Accession Number
- 13.1035
- Credit Line
- Gift of the Egypt Exploration Fund
- Exhibitions
- Egypt Reborn: Art for Eternity, Ancient Egyptian Art
- Rights Statement
- Creative Commons-BY
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