Ancient Egyptian Foot-Leg Amulet
DocuJewel® 39115.9
Type of Jewel: Ancient Object
Description:
Ancient Egyptian Carnelian Foot- Leg Amulet
New Kingdom
1400 B.C.E
Ancient Egyptian foot or leg amulets, were worn to ensure mobility, speed, and protection of the limbs for both the living and the dead. Often crafted from carnelian to represent blood-based energy, these small, specialized amulets were placed on mummies to guarantee the continued, functional movement of the body in the afterlife.
Circa: 1400 B.C.E
Measurements:
18x9x3.5mm
Type of Jewel: Ancient Object
Description:
Ancient Egyptian Carnelian Foot- Leg Amulet
New Kingdom
1400 B.C.E
Ancient Egyptian foot or leg amulets, were worn to ensure mobility, speed, and protection of the limbs for both the living and the dead. Often crafted from carnelian to represent blood-based energy, these small, specialized amulets were placed on mummies to guarantee the continued, functional movement of the body in the afterlife.
Circa: 1400 B.C.E
Measurements:
18x9x3.5mm