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Amulet of a lotus capital
Egyptian
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Overall: 0.5 x 1 cm (3/16 x 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession Number72.2762
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionThis finely carved amulet of a lotus capital is pierced top to bottom, deep blue, with strong glaze.
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.