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Amulet of a heart
Egyptian
Late Period, Dynasty 26
664–525 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 7652 A
Medium/Technique
Jasper
Dimensions
Length: 1.6 cm (5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number29.1281
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionThis is one of two green jasper heart amulets with this field number. (29.1247-1292 form a set).
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 7652A, Room lV. April 29, 1929: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.