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Feet of an amulet
Egyptian
Late Period, Dynasty 26, reign of Amasis
570–526 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Pit G 7757 A, in room II
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Overall: 3.7 cm (1 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number29.2588
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionFoot end of small statuette. Fitting and mended. (Now joined to 29.2577)
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, Pit G 7757 A, (tomb of Kheperre) in room II. 1929 : excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.