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This exquisite kidney-shaped pectoral
the mirror is overall intact and in very good condition
Exhibited: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Dimensions: Pendant Width: 3/4 inch (2 cm)
Standing on four legs
A Egyptian Green Glazed Faience Scaraboid, New Kingdom, ca. 1550 - 1069 BCE Jewelry This exquisite kidney-shaped pectoralPierced longitudinally for threading, the base of this scaraboid inscribed with the text "The image of Amun. Amun, once a local Theban deity, rose to become the 'King of the Gods' in ancient Egypthis name meaning 'The Hidden One.' When the Theban princes drove out the Hyksos and founded the Eighteenth Dynasty, Amun became pre eminent; united with the sun god to give him universal appeal, and Amen Re became king of the gods. Medium: Faience Condition: