Amulet Item Number: M3.198 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Figure of Isis wearing the headdress of Hathor, which consists of a solar disc flanked by the horns of a cow. She is standing with her arms at her sides and with her left foot in front of the right. Hieroglyphs are written down the back.
Cultural Context
Buried with deceased. Often would be included in wrappings.
Item History
- Made in Egypt during 300
- Collected during 1914
- Owned by Sid Leary before 1950
- Owned by Florence Leary between 1950 and June 1957
- Received from Florence Leary (Donor) during June 1957
What
- Name
- Amulet
- Identification Number
- M3.198
- Type of Item
- amulet
- Material
- lapis lazuli mineral and wood
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved
- Overall
- height 6.6 cm, width 2.6 cm, depth 2.6 cm
Who
- Culture
- Egyptian
- Previous Owner
- Sid Leary and Florence Leary
- Received from
- Florence Leary (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Egypt
When
- Creation Date
- during 300
- Collection Date
- during 1914
- Ownership Date
- before 1950 and between 1950 and June 1957
- Acquisition Date
- during June 1957
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 101
- Accession Number
- 2189/0107