amulet
Object NameAmulet
Made FromGlass
Date200-50 BCE
Place MadeEastern Mediterranean; Egypt
Techniqueformed on a pointed rod, tooled
SizeOverall H: 2.1 cm
Accession Number66.1.112
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionTranslucent deep blue glass, bubbly, thick milky-white weathering crust over entire object; formed on a pointed rod, tooled. Penis initially fabricated, pierced horizontally, remainder applied and tooled, three small beads applied at upper surface, all horizontally pierced for suspension.Provenance
Source
Sergio Sangiorgi
(Italian) - 1966
Former Collection
Giorgio Sangiorgi
(Italian, 1886-1965)
