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Amulet of Bes

Egyptian
Findspot: Egypt, Giza
Medium/Technique Glass
Dimensions Other: 1.7 - cm (11/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number29.1631
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Africa and Oceania, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionGlass. Pale blue. Incised details. Bored lengthwise. Piece missing.
ProvenanceFrom Giza. [Excav. date] Feb. 1927. Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.