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Amulet of animal

Egyptian
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, St. G 7700, E of mastaba G 7753

Medium/Technique Faience
Dimensions Overall: 1 x 0.9 cm (3/8 x 3/8 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number29.2783
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentAmulets

DescriptionCrudely made amulet of a pig(?), hippo(?).
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, St. G 7700, E of mastaba G 7753. 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.