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Amulet of a serpent head
Egyptian
Late Period, Dynasty 26
664–525 B.C
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 7600 S, Room III
Medium/Technique
Carnelian
Dimensions
Other: 1.7 cm (11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number29.1488
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionCarnelian. Serpent's Head.
ProvenanceFrom Giza: G 7600 S, Room III [Excav. date] April 22, 1929.Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.