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Amulet of Harpokrates
Egyptian
Third Intermediate Period–Late Period, Dynasty 21–30
1070–332 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Overall: 2.5 cm (1 in.)
Credit Line
Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession Number72.1952
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionThis amulet of a seated figure of Harpokrates has a loop at the back for suspension. The feet are broken off. It is carved in the round, pale green in color and dull.
ProvenanceBy 1836: Robert Hay Collection, Linplum, Scotland; 1863: to his son, Robert James Alexander Hay; 1868-1872: Way Collection, Boston (purchased by Samuel A. Way through London dealers Rollin and Feuardent, 27 Haymarket); 1872: given to the MFA by Samuel's son, C. Granville Way.