10 Amulets of Henettawy (C): 1 wedjat, 1 scarab, 3 djed pillars, 1 incised plaque, 1 uraeus, 2 wadj signs, and 1 cylindrical bead
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 990–970 B.C.

10 Amulets of Henettawy (C): 1 wedjat, 1 scarab, 3 djed pillars, 1 incised plaque, 1 uraeus, 2 wadj signs, and 1 cylindrical bead is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 21) created in ca. 990–970 B.C. using faience, carnelian, glass — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumFaience, carnelian, glass
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1925
Dateca. 990–970 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Third Intermediate Period period, during the Dynasty 21 dynasty. The estimated date range is 990 BC – 970 BC.

Geography

Origin: Upper Egypt, Thebes, Egypt. Flag of Egypt

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10 Amulets of Henettawy (C): 1 wedjat, 1 scarab, 3 djed pillars, 1 incised plaque, 1 uraeus, 2 wadj signs, and 1 cylindrical bead is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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10 Amulets of Henettawy (C): 1 wedjat, 1 scarab, 3 djed pillars, 1 incised plaque, 1 uraeus, 2 wadj signs, and 1 cylindrical bead dates to ca. 990–970 B.C..

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10 Amulets of Henettawy (C): 1 wedjat, 1 scarab, 3 djed pillars, 1 incised plaque, 1 uraeus, 2 wadj signs, and 1 cylindrical bead is crafted from faience, carnelian, glass.

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10 Amulets of Henettawy (C): 1 wedjat, 1 scarab, 3 djed pillars, 1 incised plaque, 1 uraeus, 2 wadj signs, and 1 cylindrical bead is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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