Pontifical Gregorian University · Biblical Institute

The Egyptian collection

Amulets and scarabs

Glyptic art: amulets and scarabs.

Among them is the small faience scarab found on the mummy of Yarat-Hor-Ru (E1): the dead were accompanied by amulets to safeguard them on their way to the afterlife.

Accession
E7
Period
Undetermined
Material
Mixed materials
On display
Main hall