Double-headed water bird amulet

 

PALETTE

Double-headed water bird amulet

This greywacke double-headed water bird amulet has a rectangular protrusion in the middle of its back that is pierced and notched at the top. It was probably worn as a pendant. One of the eyes still has the remains of the inlay (quartz?). The precise meaning of this object is unknown.

GREYWACKE

PERIOD: NAQADA

Inventory number E.0421

KMKG - MRAH [07/003]

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