History Egyptian Ankh Artifact Sculpture Statue 10" Tall www.Neo-Mfg.com wall plaque

History Egyptian Ankh Artifact Sculpture Statue 10" Tall www.Neo-Mfg.com wall plaque Size 9.25" Tall Museum Info Glazed composition amulet: this mould-made amulet is in the shape of an 'ankh'-sign. Superimposed in raised relief on its front are three other hieroglyphic symbols: a 'was'-sceptre placed on the pillar-like 'djed'-sign, and the kneeling figure of the heh-sign on the top of the 'djed'-pillar. The amulet's reverse is nearly identical except that the 'was'-sceptre is lacking. Cultures/periods - Napatan Production date - 700BC-500BC Excavated/Findspot: Temple of Taharqo Africa: sub-Saharan Africa: Sudan: Jebel Barkal (Nubia): Temple of Taharqo Materials glazed composition - mould-made Dimensions Height: 23.60 centimetres Weight: 0.32 kilograms Width: 11 centimetres Depth: 2.50 centimetres Curator's comments Although amulets are often found in burials, this one was found in a temple and was not intended for funerary use. Because of its size and the absen