An Egyptian Menkhet Counterpoise Amulet, Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BCE Amulets Seals Scarabs and twisted wire creating a

and twisted wire creating a lace-like surface typical of early Byzantine luxury ornament

Skyphoi were among the most common drinking vessels of the ancient Greek symposium

and the divine protection of the moon goddess

Of papyrus style

An Egyptian Menkhet Counterpoise Amulet, Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BCE Amulets Seals Scarabs and twisted wire creating aCarved from dark, speckled grano diorite, this small amulet takes the distinctive flat backed, bell shaped form associated with the menkhet counterpoise. The front is gently rounded, tapering toward the top, while the lower edge is finished with a shallow, irregular fringe that recalls the weighted terminals of elaborate counterpoises worn with broad collars. The upper section is narrowed and slightly flared, suggesting an attachment point or collar