Tiny Egypt: Amulets

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ancient egyptian amulet of the god thoth in his baboon form
Thoth as a squatting baboon faience amulet. Lunar crescent and full moon on head. Inscription on chest. Carved facial details and loop for hanging at the back. Dates from the Ramesside Period onwards. Composite image made from 36 photos using focus stacking and exposure bracketing [New Kingdom | Manchester Museum (Robinow donation) | 5.5 x 2 cm | Acc. No. 11095]
ancient egyptian amulet of the goddess hat-mehyt - a seated woman with a fish on her head
Faience amulet of the goddess Hat-mehyt, with a Schilbe-fish (sacred fish of the Mendes area) on her head-dress. Inscription on back pillar. Headdress forms a loop for suspension. Dates to the 22nd Dynasty. Composite image made from 24 photos using focus stacking and exposure bracketing [22nd Dynasty | el-Lahun | Manchester Museum (BSAE donation) | 7.1 x 2.6 cm | Acc. No. 6160.b]
an amulet of the egyptian god nehebkau - a snake with human arms and legs
Faience amulet of a Nehebkhau as a snake-headed man, seated. Composite image made from 64 photos using focus stacking and exposure bracketing [22nd Dynasty | el Lahun | Manchester Museum | 3.7 x 1.9 cm | Acc. No. 6160.a]