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Amulet of Thoth
Egyptian
Medium/Technique
Lapis lazuli
Dimensions
Overall: 3.2 cm (1 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession Number72.1334
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionThis amulet of a standing figure of Thoth (ibis-head) has a loop at the back for suspension. It is finely-cut and has a slight polish.
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.