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Egyptian amulet of dark blue faience

Title
Egyptian amulet of dark blue faience.
Format
Realia
Published
3rd c. B.C. - 3rd c. A.D.
Description
Dark blue faience.
Notes
ISR 972. A Greek motif representing the goddess of fertility and childbirth.
Summary
An Egyptian amulet of dark blue faience representing a small female figure with legs spread, hands down toward crotch.
Kinsey subjects
Amulets. Mother goddess. Fertility cults. Women in art.

Holdings

Library
Blmgtn - Kinsey Institute Library (by appointment only)
Call Number
054J A017.1
Location
Kinsey Institute Library - Art