Amulet of the Goddess Isis Nursing the God Horus

Created Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 25 (about 747–656 BCE)

Curatorial Overview

“Amulet of the Goddess Isis Nursing the God Horus is an internationally celebrated Hematite created by Ancient Egyptian (Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 25 (about 747–656 BCE)). From the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago.”

Object Details

MediumHematite

Dimensions4 × 1.6 × 2.5 cm (1/16 × 5/8 × 1 in.)

Archive / MuseumThe Art Institute of Chicago

Credit LineGift of Charles L. Hutchinson, Henry H. Getty, and Norman W. Harris

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Curatorial Affinity Stream

Continuing the Universe of Egyptian

third intermediate period • Egypt • Harmonious Works & Contemporaries

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