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Amulet fragment

Egyptian
Late Period
760–332 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, North of pyramid I-b

Medium/Technique Faience
Dimensions Height x width x thickness: 2.35 x 1.9 x 1.1 cm (15/16 x 3/4 x 7/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number24.2385
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentAmulets

DescriptionMiddle portion of small statuette of pregnant goddess or woman, back plain.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, north of pyramid I-b. 1924: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.