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Amulet of Heh
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, late Dynasty 6
2323–2150 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, In 7691 A, in debris of grave
Medium/Technique
Glazed Faience
Dimensions
Overall: 1.4 x 0.9 x 0.4 cm (9/16 x 5/16 x 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number28.1364
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionSmall amulet--faded green in color, broken in half
ProvenanceFrom Giza, Egypt, In 7691A, in debris of grave, 1928 : excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.