Egyptian Faience Amulet of the Girdle of Isis

An ancient Egyptian blue faience amulet of the Girdle of Isis or Tit.

Late Period, 700-30 BC.
Height: 1 1/4 in. (2.9 cm).
Intact.

The Tit amulet was placed on the neck of the mummy to provide the deceased with the protection of Isis.

Confer: C. Andrews, Amulets of Ancient Egypt, (Texas, 1994), p. 44-45.

Formerly in the M. Carvin collection, (Vienna & New York), acquired prior to 1970.

Inv#: 3434

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