Amulet of a crown of Lower Egypt
Late Period–Ptolemaic Period
Not on view
This amulet takes the form of the crown of Lower Egypt, the northern part of the country. Called deshret by the ancient Egyptians, It is a cylindrical headpiece with a tall spike at the back and a long sprial in front. It has been nicknamed the "red crown," since many depictions in art are colored red. However, amuletic versions are most often green, like this example.
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