Gold amulet in the form of Duamutef, Egypt, 2000–100 BCE

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Gold amulet in the form of Duamutef, Egypt, 2000–100 BCE. Amulets are believed to protect the wearer from evil and illness or bring good fortune. In Egypt, the jackal-headed Duamutef or Tuamutef was one of the four sons of Horus. These were said to look after the different parts of the body when they had been removed and stored in canopic jars as part of the process of mummification. Tuamutef was the guardian of the stomach. Contributors: Science Museum, London. Work ID: y89b8t5u.

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