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Late Period, Saite
Discovered within the precinct of the Temple of Osiris at Abydos, this amulet was part of a foundation deposit of the Dynasty 26 temple on the site. Such deposits consisted of votive offerings buried under or near the foundations of a building during the dedication ceremonies performed before its construction.
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Title: Ox-head amulet from a foundation deposit of Apries
Period: Late Period, Saite
Dynasty: Dynasty 26
Reign: reign of Apries
Date: 589–570 B.C.
Geography: From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Abydos, Osiris Temple precinct, found loose in the sand, Egypt Exploration Fund excavations
Medium: Green jasper
Dimensions: H. 0.7 cm (1/4 in.)
Credit Line: Gift of Egypt Exploration Fund, 1902
Accession Number: 02.4.104d
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