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Amulet of Horus
Egyptian
Late Period, Dynasty 26
664–525 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 7661 A, room VII
Medium/Technique
Lapis lazuli
Dimensions
Length: 2.2 cm (7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number29.1496
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionA number of Egyptian gods are portrayed as falcon-headed humans, making it difficult to identify those without distinguishing crowns. However, the funerary function of certain Late Period amulets makes an identification as Horus likely. This amulet made of lapis lazuli is one such amulet. The beak is now missing.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 7661 A, room VII. 1929: excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.
(Accession date: April 29, 1929)
(Accession date: April 29, 1929)