Animated Isis knot with was scepters

Oct 16, 2026 | Unclassified amulets of uncertain significance

electrum animated isis knot was scepters front

This amulet combines an Isis knot with bended arms holding two was scepters with the connotation of power and dominion 1. The scepters reinforce the power of the Isis knot protecting the mummy since late Dynasty 18 over the force of chaos that Seth represented

electrum animated isis knot was scepters front
electrum animated isis knot was scepters view 2

Electrum with grooved suspension loop
H 1.4, W 0.8, D 0.1
Presumably Late Period
Private collection DA

Reference and Note

1Wilkinson R H. Reading Egyptian art. 1992, Thames & Hudson, p. 181
2Presumably derived from animated Djed pillar with human arms, see slide #109