An Egyptian Aegis from the Collections of the Náprstek Museum

The study summarizes the history of previous interpretations of an ancient Egyp­tian aegis from the collections of the Náprstek Museum. It examines its iconography and work­manship, which closely correspond to authentic examples from the Late Period (ca. 747–332 BCE). The core of the study is a newly conducted material analysis using a handheld XRF spectrometer. The examination revealed that the object is made of an alloy inconsistent with ancient Egyptian metallurgical practices. Additional technological features further indicate a recent manufacture. The study concludes that the aegis is a modern cast replica

Core (optical fiber · Iconography · Object (grammar · Period (music · Ancient Egypt and Archaeology · Archaeology and ancient environmental studies · Cultural Heritage Materials Analysis