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Headrest amulet

it was placed behind the neck, and thus served as a substitute for the real object used by the deceased during his lifetime, allowing him to raise his head during his resurrection.

Inv. no. :

Provv. 3269

Material:

Stone / Hematite

Dimensions:

3.3 cm x 2.4 cm x 1.3 cm

Period:

Modern Age (?)

Provenance:

Unknown

Acquisition:

Old Fund, 1824–1888

Museum location:

Museum / Floor 1 / Room 11 / Showcase 01

Selected bibliography:

Connor, Simon-Facchetti, Federica, Amuleti dell'antico egitto, Modena 2016, p. 214, p. 215.
Tipo=Opere biblioteca SottoTipo=Monografia o Opere Autore=Connor, Simon-Facchetti, Federica Titolo=Amuleti dell'antico egitto Sottotiolo= In= Collana= Opera= Luogo=Modena Anno=2016 Menzionato=p. 214 Illustrazione=p. 215

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