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Amulet of Shu
Egyptian
Late Period, Dynasty 26
688–525 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, St G 7300, Eo Mast G 7350, Wo Mast G 7450, radim
Medium/Technique
Glazed faience
Dimensions
Height x thickness x width: 2.1 x 0.7 x 1 cm (13/16 x 1/4 x 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number27.1937
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 rather crude example is made of blue-green glazed faience.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, street G 7300, east of mastaba G 7350, west of mastaba G 7450, in radim. 1927: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.
(Accession date: December 14, 2004)
(Accession date: December 14, 2004)