An Egyptian Stone Headrest Amulet, Third Intermediate Period, ca. 1069 - 664 BCE Amulets - GGSA The curved grinding plate on

The curved grinding plate on this volcanic stone metate is decorated on the underside in raised relief with a central stylized figure having a human body and rectangular head

All materials that needed grinding were done using a metate

his right arm raised to hold a now-missing weapon

Powerhouse Museum

Language Group: Anmatyerre

An Egyptian Stone Headrest Amulet, Third Intermediate Period, ca. 1069 - 664 BCE Amulets - GGSA The curved grinding plate onThis fine stone headrest amulet was essentially intended to magically raise up the head of the deceased in resurrection, just as the sun god was raised above the eastern horizon each morning. However, Chapter 166 of the Book of the Dead further reveals that it would also prevent the deceased head from being cut off, a much feared fate against which Chapter 43 was specifically directed. Dimensions: Length: 3 4 inch (2 cm) Condition: Intact and in