Papyrus-shaped amulet; Egypt, Late Period, 664–323 B.C.

Papyrus-shaped amulet; Egypt, Late Period, 664–323 B.C.
Faience.
Measurements: 4 cm high
Egyptian amulet in the shape of a papyrus made of faience, a ceramic material with a glassy exterior finish that was widely used in Ancient Egypt, primarily for the production of small statues, amulets, beads, etc. It was typically colored sky blue, ochre, and blue-green using pigments derived from copper, iron, cobalt, or manganese.