amulet

Magical amulet or charm. A naked dwarf, apparently a Negro, supports a child with his right arm. On top of the head is the hieroglyph meaning 'protection'. The object is clearly magical - possibly related to fertility but its precise function is unclear. Country of Origin: Egypt. Culture: Ancient Egyptian. Date/Period: Late Period, 400 BC or later. Material Size: h=6.3cms, w=3.4cms. Credit Line: Werner Forman Archive/ Schimmel Collection, New York . Location: 37