Caption

Amulet — ram;, Ram-shaped protective amulet, sacred animal motif. Late Period, Egypt, 664–332 BC. Materials not specified. Dimensions: height 2.2 cm, width 0.7 cm., A small sculptural object shaped like a stylized animal with a mane, shown in profile and resting on a rectangular base; the surface has an uneven, weathered texture with areas of roughness and pitting. The visible colors include greenish-blue patina, brownish rust tones, and pale beige areas where the surface is worn. The animal form has a pronounced head with a carved mane, a rounded back, and simplified legs merged into the base, with shadows and highlights emphasizing the contours and the aged surface.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A18_026

License type

Rights managed

Available size

39.2Mb (1.9Mb) / 12.3in x 12.3in / 3703 x 3703 (300dpi)

Keywords

Amulet ram Ram-shaped protective amulet sacred animal motif Late Period Egypt 664–332 Bc Materials specified Dimensions height 2.2 cm width 0.7 cm small sculptural object shaped stylized animal mane shown profile resting rectangular base surface uneven weathered texture areas roughness pitting visible colors include greenish-blue patina brownish rust tones pale beige areas worn animal form pronounced head carved mane rounded back simplified legs merged base shadows highlights emphasizing contours aged surface.