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Set square amulet

Egyptian

Medium/Technique Stone
Dimensions Overall: 1.2 x 1.2 cm (1/2 x 1/2 in.)
Credit Line Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession Number72.1179
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ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentAmulets

DescriptionThis set square amulet is made of chocolate-brown stone with a slight polish. It has some small nicks.

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.