Design Amulet in the Shape of a Fly, ca. 1550–1425

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Design Amulet in the Shape of a Fly, Second Intermediate Period–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 13–18, ca. 1550–1425 , From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Carnarvon/Carter excavations, 1907–11, Steatite (glazed), L. cm (9/16 in); w. 1 cm (3/8 in); h. cm (1/4 in), Examples of amulets shaped like a fly are known from Predynastic graves (ca. 3600 ). It remains unclear why the fly possessed an amuletic purpose; possible explanations for its depiction include both its fecundity and the need to rid oneself of this common pest

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