Hathor headed crystal pendant
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Crystal ball amulet surmounted by gold head of Hathor crowned with disc and horns. The ball is bored vertically and has a gold disc at the base on which it stands. Probably contained substances believed to be magical. Ring at back of head. Base loose.

Provenance

From el-Kurru, tomb Ku 55 (unknown queen of King Piankhy (Piye). 1919: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Sudan; 1921: received by the MFA.

(Accession date: March 1, 1921)

Credit Line

Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition

Hathor headed crystal pendant

  • Nubian, Napatan Period, reign of Piye (Piankhy), 743–712 B.C.
Findspot
el-Kurru, Sudan
Dimensions
Height x diameter: 5.4 x 3.3 cm (2 1/8 x 1 5/16 in.)
Medium or Technique
Gold, rock crystal
Classification
Jewelry / Adornment
Accession Number
21.321
On view
Rita J. and Stanley H. Kaplan Family Foundation Gallery (Jewelry) - 104

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