An Egyptian Stone Headrest Amulet, Third Intermediate Period, ca. 1069 - 664 BCE Jewelry - Varia and authenticated by Michael Coe

and authenticated by Michael Coe

he is virtually unknown

DACOU Gallery Adelaide

Width: 6 inches (15

this mask was probably used in rituals

An Egyptian Stone Headrest Amulet, Third Intermediate Period, ca. 1069 - 664 BCE Jewelry - Varia and authenticated by Michael CoeThis 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