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Amulet of a hippopotamus
Egyptian
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Street G 7600, E of mastaba G 7650
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Overall: 1.7 cm (11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number29.1542
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionThis is a recumbent hippopotamus amulet. The amulet is pierced.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza Street G 7600, E of mastaba G 7650.1929: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.