Hedgehog Amulet on a String, Middle Kingdom, mid-Dynasty 13, ca. 1750–1700 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery, Pit 995, 1921–22, Glazed steatite, linen string, l. 0.9 cm (5/16 in), Although never very common, hedgehog amulets have a long history in ancient Egypt, with their popularity peaking in the New Kingdom. These amulets functioned as rebirth symbols, although the reason for this use is not apparent today
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Hedgehog Amulet, String, Middle Kingdom, mid-Dynasty 13, ca, 1750–1700 B.C, Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery, Pit 995, 1921–22, Glazed steatite, linen string, l, 0.9 cm, 5/16, never, common, hedgehog amulets, long history, ancient Egypt, popularity peaking, New, amulets functioned, rebirth symbols, although, reason, apparent today
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