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Amulet of a falcon-headed god
Egyptian
Third Intermediate Period or later
Medium/Technique
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 2.2 cm (7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession Number72.1325
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ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionA number of Egyptian gods are portrayed as falcon-headed humans, making it difficult to identify those without distinguishing crowns. This amulet of a standing falcon-headed god is not pierced for suspension. It is in perfect condition, unpolished, and uniformly straw-colored.
ProvenanceBy 1836: Robert Hay Collection, Linplum, Scotland; 1863: to his son, Robert James Alexander Hay; 1868-1872: Way Collection, Boston (purchased by Samuel A. Way through London dealers Rollin and Feuardent, 27 Haymarket); 1872: given to the MFA by Samuel's son, C. Granville Way.