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Amulet of a falcon
Egyptian
Late Period, Dynasty 26
664–525 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza
Medium/Technique
Lapis lazuli
Dimensions
Height: 1.3 cm (1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number29.1231
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionAmulets of falcons were popular throughout Egyptian history and were associated with several different deities, most notably Horus and Ra-Horakhty. In the absence of a headdress it is impossible to know with certainly which god is intended.
Falcon amulet with a loop on the back to enable it to be strung on a cord.
Falcon amulet with a loop on the back to enable it to be strung on a cord.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 7652A, Room IV. April 29, 1929: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; 1929: assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.