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Amulet of Shu
Egyptian
Late Period, Dynasty 26
688–525 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Height: 2.2 cm (7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession Number72.2161
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionDuring the Late Period, amulets of the god of air, Shu, were often placed in the mummy wrappings on the torso of the deceased. He is shown kneeling, with his arms raised to support the heavens and the solar disc above his head. This example is made of blue-green glazed faience.
ProvenanceBy 1836: Robert Hay Collection, Linplum, Scotland; 1863: to his son, Robert James Alexander Hay; 1868-1872: Way Collection, Boston (purchased by Samuel A. Way through London dealers Rollin and Feuardent, 27 Haymarket); 1872: given to the MFA by Samuel's son, C. Granville Way.