Amulet, sheet gold, bracelet
Unknown Artist
664–380 B.C.
Medium
Gold sheet
Dimensions
ca. 11.5 cm long
Classification
Amulet, sheet gold, bracelet
Period
Late Period
Department
Egyptian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. V. Everit Macy, 1923
Accession Number
23.10.17
Art Historical Context
This delicate gold sheet amulet, as a bracelet and dating to Egypt's Late Period (664380 B.C., Dynasties 26–29), exemplifies the era's revival of traditional craftsmanship amid political revival under the Saite kings. Crafted from thin hammered gold—lightweight yet luxurious—this 11.5 cm artifact was likely worn for both adornment and protection, reflecting the period's blend of piety and as Egypt reasserted its cultural identity after foreign dominations. In ancient Egyptian culture, amulets like this held profound magical significance, believed to safeguard the wearer from harm, disease, or...