Hedgehog Amulet on a String, Middle Kingdom, mid-Dynasty 13, ca. 1750–1700 , From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemet

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Hedgehog Amulet on a String, Middle Kingdom, mid-Dynasty 13, ca. 1750–1700 , From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery, Pit 995, 1921–22, Glazed steatite, linen string, l. cm (5/16 in), Although never very common, hedgehog amulets have a long history in ancient Egypt, with their popularity peaking in the New Kingdom. These amulets functioned as rebirth symbols, although the reason for this use is not apparent today

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