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Amulet of Bes
Egyptian
Late Period, Dynasty 26
664–525 B.C.
Dimensions
Other: 2.4 x 1.8 cm (15/16 x 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number87.616
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionDull green, glaze worn off; hole in upper part. 87.614-87.624 a set
ProvenanceFrom the Ancient town, near Tell Dafana (Daphnae). 1886: excavated by William Matthew Flinders Petrie for the Egypt Exploration Fund, assigned to the EEF by the Egyptian government; presented to the MFA at EEF fifth annual general meeting; sent over June 1, 1887.