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Basic Information | | Accession Number: | 1969W3075 |
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| Collection: | Antiquities - Ancient Egypt |
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Notes | These were placed in people's houses as a magic charm for keeping out wild animals and other nasty things. On the front it depicts the god Horus as a child. He is conquering crocodiles, snakes, scorpions and other animals. On the back there is a magic text to ensure that nothing evil enters the house. | | Presented by the Trustees of the Wellcome Trust, 1969. |
Further Information | | Production Period: | Late Period |
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| Medium: | Probably limestone? |
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| Material(s): | Stone |
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| Place of Origin: | Egypt |
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| Place of Excavation: | Egypt |
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Dimensions | | Height: | 120 mm |
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| Width: | 82 mm |
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| Depth: | 27 mm |
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