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Amulet of Thoth as an Ibis with Goddess Ma'at
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Amulet of Thoth as an Ibis with Goddess Ma'at

Artist Unidentified
Place of OriginEgypt
Date25th–31st Dynasties (747–332 BCE)
Dimensions13/16 × 1 1/8 in. (2.1 × 2.9 cm)
Mediumfaience
ClassificationJewelry
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1906.147
Not on View
Label TextAmulets in the shape of an ibis were associated with Thoth, the ancient Egyptian god of wisdom, writing, and the moon. In front of the ibis is a representation of the goddess Ma'at. The ibis, with its curved beak, was Thoth’s sacred animal and a frequent temple offering. Amulets were especially popular during the Late Period (664–332 BCE), when animal cults flourished. Often made of faience, a bright blue or green ceramic material linked to rebirth, ibis amulets were also placed in tombs to ensure the deceased’s access to divine knowledge in the afterlife.
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