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Amulet of Nefertem

Egyptian
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Menkaura Pyramid Temple, J' / M.Josef

Medium/Technique Faience
Dimensions Height x width: 7 x 1.7 cm (2 3/4 x 11/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number11.984
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentAmulets

DescriptionFaience; light blue glaze; standing figure of Amen; lower part missing.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, GMT room J3 (=anteroom 26), south of pillar 3. 1907: 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, March 2, 1911)