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Amulet of Horus

Egyptian
Late Period, Dynasty 26
664–525 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 7652 A, room VI

Medium/Technique Lapis lazuli
Dimensions Length: 2.2 cm (7/8 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number29.1376
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentAmulets

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 likley. This poorly preserved amulet made of lapis lazuli is one such amulet.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 7652 A, room VI. 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)