Dragon fly

Oct 16, 2026 | Amulets of goddesses, gods, and sacred animals, Invertebrates and insects, Sacred animals

Painted blue glaze dragonfly amulet

Very rare faience dragon flies of the Middle Kingdown pierced for suspension are known¹. Some have been painted

Painted blue glaze dragonfly amulet

Painted blue glaze
W 3.1, H 1.8, T 0.3
Middle Kingdom
Dynasty 12-13
MET #15.3.514

Brown glaze dragonfly amulet

Brown glaze dragonfly amulet, back

Brown glaze
H 1.9
Middle Kingdom
Dynasty 12-13
MET #22.1.285

Reference

¹None, Unpublished amulet

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