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Amulet of Thoth
Egyptian
Late Period, Dynasty 25–30
760–332 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Height: 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession Number72.1971
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CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionAmulet of blue-green glazed faience. The deity Thoth is rendered with somewhat bulky proportions with human body and ibis head; striding, wearing a pleated kilt. On rectangular base. Pierced at back for suspension.
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.
(Accession Date: June 28, 1872)
(Accession Date: June 28, 1872)