An Egyptian Feldspar Counterpoise Amulet, Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BCE Medium - Terracotta cf: Bernstein

cf: Bernstein

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Dimensions: Height: 1 1/2 inches (3

Les Objets de Toilette Égyptien au Musée du Louvre

In ancient Egypt

An Egyptian Feldspar Counterpoise Amulet, Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BCE Medium - Terracotta cf: BernsteinThe pale green mottled feldspar amulet in the form of a necklace counterpoise, with a triangular body ending in a semicircle and a faux suspension loop at the top. The menyet was a form of collar particularly associated with the goddess Hathor. It was composed of multiple bead strings, which required, as did all heavy collars, that a counterpoise be worn between the shoulder blades to counterbalance its weight and help it lie correctly over the chest.