An Egyptian Stone Headrest Amulet, Third Intermediate Period, ca. 1069 - 664 BCE Jewelry - Varia Ancient Persian Bronzes in the

Ancient Persian Bronzes in the Adams Collection

1984 1st National Aboriginal Art Award Exhibition

Height: 1/2 inch (13 mm)

Provenance: Estate of George S

An Egyptian Stone Headrest Amulet, Third Intermediate Period, ca. 1069 - 664 BCE Jewelry - Varia Ancient Persian Bronzes in theThis fine stone headrest amulet was essentially intended to magically raise up the head of the deceased in resurrection, just as the sun god was raised above the eastern horizon each morning. However, Chapter 166 of the Book of the Dead further reveals that it would also prevent the deceased head from being cut off, a much feared fate against which Chapter 43 was specifically directed. Dimensions: Length: 3 4 inch (2 cm) Condition: Intact and in