Tyet (Isis Knot) Amulet
Ancient Egyptian
-664–-525
- Medium
- Faience
- Dimensions
- 4 × 2 × 0.5 cm (1 5/8 × 3/4 × 3/16 in.)
- Genre
- amulet
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Styles
Tags
third intermediate periodjewelrysaite periodceramicstwenty-sixth dynastylate period (egyptian)ancient artamuletcostumeegyptianceramicancientfaïence (composite material)
About
Known in Egyptian as tyet, this type of amulet is thought to represent a folded piece of cloth associated with Isis. It was frequently placed at the neck of the mummy.
