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phallic amulet

5/1946/370b

This phallic amulet has a suspension hole so it can be worn around the neck or from a belt as a charm.

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wadjet, eye of Horus

178/1996/25

The eye of Horus, or wadjet, was an ancient Egyptian symbol of healing and protection.

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amulet

E792a

This shamanic ritual amulet is made from a bear’s tooth, which has been carved into the shape of a wolf.

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amulet (sebeh)

113/1999

Leather amulets, like this example, were produced by Islamic communities in West Africa.

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amulet (sebeh)

115/1999

The amulet was produced by an Islamic community in West Africa.

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intaglio, scaraboid depicting Hercules leaning on a club

5/1946/360

This intaglio is made from glass which was a cheap substitute for gems or semi-precious stones.

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cameo amulet depicting the face of an owl

5/1946/361

This finger ring contains a stone amulet which is cut to represent the face of an owl with two eyes and a beak, or possibly a human face with eyes and nose.

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cameo amulet depicting Medusa

5/1946/389

This is a cameo made from three-layered agate.

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amulet in the form of a wolf’s head

5/1946/732

Metal figures were popular in the Roman world, often as votive items.

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pendant amulet

5/1946/354

This is a pyramidal pendant made from chalcedony with a suspension hole at the top.

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figure of Ptah-Pataikos

447/1906

Little is known about the Egyptian god Ptah-Pataikos, as he is only known from amulets, and a single mention in a Greek text.

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amulet; djed or pylon; or sow (Nut)

453/1906

Amulets were worn to protect the wearer or provide the wearer with the attributes represented by the amulet.

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Taweret amulet

5/1946/619

This amulet represents the ancient Egyptian deity Taweret.

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pendant amulet, bell clapper?

5/1946/369

This small pendant is made from pale blue glass with a suspension hole at the top.

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amulet in form of a sow

5/1946/614

This small figurine of a sow was probably associated with the ancient Egyptian sky goddess It belonged to Lieutenant Colonel Montague who collected over 800 classical archaeological objects, which he bequeathed to the museum on his death.

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