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Uraeus Amulet of Djedmutesankh

Uraeus Amulet of Djedmutesankh

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Date
ca. 1000–945 B.C.
Medium
Sheet gold
Dimensions
H. 2 × W. 1.3 cm (13/16 × 1/2 in.)
Department
Egyptian Art
Gallery
126
Location
126
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1925

Description

Overview Uraeus Amulet of Djedmutesankh Third Intermediate Period ca. 1000–945 B.C. On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 126 The Priestess of Amun Djedmutesankh was buried with this miniature gold uraeus (rearing cobra) tied to the forehead of her mummy. The uraeus was a symbol of royalty, worn on the brow to protect the individual by spitting fire at his or her enemies. This cobra was thought by the excavators to reflect Djedmutesankh's status as a daughter or wife of one of the High Priests of Amun who controlled the Theban region during Dynasty 21.

For other objects from the burial of Djedmutesankh, see 25.3.1-.3; 154a–d;.17-.18; .24; .27; and .167–.170.