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ID number:  ECM 1530
Named collection:  The Eton Myers Collection
Title / Object name:  Falcon Amulet
Object type:  Amulet
Culture:  Egyptian
Date made:  Possibly Late Period
Collector:  Myers, William Joseph
Materials:  Egyptian Blue
Measurements:  overall: 6.91 cm x 4.28 cm x 4.98 cm (H x W x D)
Provenance:  Unknown
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Double sided amulet of Egyptian blue in the form of a falcon shown in profile, perched on a mat, wearing the double crown; good incised detail, with suspension loop behind base of crown

Bibliography:  Georganteli, E. and Bommas, M. (eds.) 2010. Sacred and Profane: Treasures of Ancient Egypt from the Myers Collection, Eton College and University of Birmingham. London. (Page 82, Entry No. 77).

Spurr, S., Reeves, N., and Quirke, S. 1999. Egyptian Art at Eton College: Selections from the Myers Museum. Windsor and New York (page 52, Entry No. 79).

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Myers, William Joseph
British
1858-08
1899-10-30
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