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Two-Finger Amulet

The Two-Finger Amulet is a symbol of Osiris, showing the index and middle fingers, with nails and joints clearly indicated. This amulet was placed on the mummy over the incision by which the internal organs were removed before embalming. This magical amulet was intended to "hold" the incision sealed, to prevent malign forces from entering the deceased's body.

Two-Finger Amulets were made of a dark, hard stone such as hematite, basalt, obsidian, or steatite. Occasionally the amulet was gilded with gold.

Amulets of Body Parts