Isis & Horus amulet

Isis & Horus amulet

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This is an amulet of the goddess Isis suckling her son Horus.

It is from Egypt, but the exact location is unknown. Isis was the protective mother goddess. The egyptians wrapped amulets like this in mummy bandages, to gain the protection of Isis for the dead. Such an amulet also protected living women and children, and many carried one. This is an amulet of the goddess Isis suckling her son Horus. It is made from faience. We do not know how old this object is.

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