amulet in form of a sow

This small figurine of a sow was probably associated with the ancient Egyptian sky goddess Nut. The loop on the pig's back suggests it was worn as an amulet around the neck. - 3rd Intermediate Period (Dynasties 21-25) - 1070-661 BC -

Collection: Antiquities
Inventory Number: 5030268
Title: amulet in form of a sow
Object Type: PhysicalObject
Measurements: -

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