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Amulet of fly
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5, reign of Isesi
2381–2353 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, East of Mastaba, G 2370
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Overall: 1 x 0.8 x 1.6 cm (3/8 x 5/16 x 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number33.1104
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionAmulet of fly.
ProvenanceFrom Giza. East of Mastaba G2370. February, 1933: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.