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Amulet of a papyrus column (wadj)
Egyptian
Late Period, Dynasty 26, reign of Amasis
570–526 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, pit G 7757 A, debris of room IV
Medium/Technique
Steatite ?
Dimensions
Overall: 1.4 x 0.5 cm (9/16 x 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number29.2633
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionAmulet of a papyrus column (wadj).
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, pit G 7757 A, (tomb of Kheperre) debris of room IV. 1929 : excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.