Frog Amulet, c. 1540-1296 BC. Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18. Carnelian; overall: x cm (3/8 x 3/8 in.). The frog, because of its numerous offspring, was a symbol of fertility. In fact, the hieroglyphic sign for 100,000 was a tadpole. Frog amulets were very popular both in semiprecious stone and in faience, and were worn by women hoping for an easy delivery. Both sexes wore the frog in expectation of a successful rebirth in the afterlife.

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