Falcon amulet
Unknown Artist
664–332 B.C.
Medium
Lapis lazuli
Dimensions
H. 2.2 cm (7/8 in.)
Classification
Amulet, falcon
Period
Late Period
Department
Egyptian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Purchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926
Accession Number
26.7.895
Tags
Art Historical Context
This exquisite falcon amulet, carved from vibrant lapis lazuli, hails from Egypt's Late Period (664–332 B.C.), specifically Dynasties 26–30. Measuring just 2.2 cm high, its petite scale belies its profound cultural weight. Crafted by an unknown artist, it exemplifies the enduring tradition of small-scale Egyptian jewelry designed for personal adornment or ritual use. Acquired by the Metropolitan Museum of Art 1926 through the Edward S. Harkness, it now resides in the Egyptian Art department. In ancient Egyptian belief, the falcon was a sacred emblem of Horus, the sky god and protector of the ...