An Egyptian Feldspar Counterpoise Amulet, Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BCE Medium - Terracotta set in a modern black

set in a modern black frame

that does not distract from this impressive piece

and easily found just beneath the earth's crust

1991 8th National Aboriginal Art Award Exhibition

An Egyptian Feldspar Counterpoise Amulet, Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BCE Medium - Terracotta set in a modern blackThe pale green mottled feldspar amulet in the form of a necklace counterpoise, with a triangular body ending in a semicircle and a faux suspension loop at the top. The menyet was a form of collar particularly associated with the goddess Hathor. It was composed of multiple bead strings, which required, as did all heavy collars, that a counterpoise be worn between the shoulder blades to counterbalance its weight and help it lie correctly over the chest.