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Amulet of Hathor as a cow
Egyptian
Late Period, Dynasty 25–30
760–332 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Calcium copper tetrasilicate ("Egyptian Blue")
Dimensions
Height x width x thickness: 2.5 x 2.85 x 0.6 cm (1 x 1 1/8 x 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Horace L. Mayer
Accession Number1978.527
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionEgyptian blue amulet of Hathor in the form of a cow with upturned horns and solar disk and a large lotus blossom around her neck; pierced for suspension.
ProvenanceBy 1978: Mrs. Horace L. Mayer collection; given to the MFA by Mrs. Mayer December 1, 1978.