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Crescent shaped pendant

Egyptian
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Street G 7000

Medium/Technique Blue glass
Dimensions Overall: 2.7 cm (1 1/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number26-1-504
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ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentPendants

DescriptionOne curved crescent moon shaped pendant with loop for suspension. The loop is broken and missing a portion, and one end of the crescent is broken and missing. There are two fitting fragments which are mended. There is a thick white glaze with one yellow stripe on the top and one thin black stripe on the bottom.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, Street G 7000. January 1926 : excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.