Amulet

Amulet

Object name: Amulet
Date: 4500 BC-395 AD
Dimensions:
20 x 18 mm
Medium: Stone
Object number: C07223
DescriptionSun disc amulet. The sun was an important element in Ancient Egyptian life and was worshipped in many different forms, primarily as the sun god Ra or Re. Amulets were worn or carried, or offered to a deity for power or protection.
Culture: Ancient Egyptian