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Papyrus-column (wadj) plaque amulet
Egyptian
Medium/Technique
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 0.9 x 2.2 cm (3/8 x 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession Number72.1259
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ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionThe papyrus-column (wadj) image is in relief on a rectangular plaque, the back is flat and plain. The image of the wadj is stylized. It is made of light green stone with spot of white, highly polished. The ring at the top is broken. Perfect condition. See 72.1258.
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.