Caption

Amulet in the shape of a ram standing on a stand with curled horns and a short beard. The fur around the head is marked with simple engraved lines. Amulet; height 2.5 cm, width 4 cm, depth 1.1 cm. Late Period, Egypt, 664–332 BC., A small sculpted figure of a ram or sheep rendered in a smooth stone-like material, shown in profile facing left with a rounded body and stylized mane lines along the neck; the head displays curved horns and a protruding lower jaw. The figure rests on a rectangular base with slightly beveled edges. The visible colors are pale green, yellowish-green, light tan, with small darker speckles and a few areas of brownish discoloration.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A02_435

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Rights managed

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45.7Mb (2.5Mb) / 14.6in x 12.2in / 4366 x 3659 (300dpi)

Keywords

Amulet shape ram standing stand curled horns short beard fur head marked simple engraved lines height 2.5 cm width 4 cm depth 1.1 cm Late Period Egypt 664–332 Bc small sculpted figure ram sheep rendered smooth stone- material shown profile facing left rounded body stylized mane lines neck head displays curved horns protruding lower jaw figure rests rectangular base slightly beveled edges visible colors pale green yellowish-green light tan small darker speckles areas brownish discoloration.