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Shawabty amulets
Egyptian
Late Period, Dynasty 26–30
664–332 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 7011 B east side of chamber
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Overall: 2.9 x 0.7 cm (1 1/8 x 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number26-1-99
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionSix shawabty amulets made from the same mould. One is broken in two pieces and not mended, one missing the feet. The facial features are very faint. The back is flat with a line to indicate the end of the tresses. No hands are indicated. There is no glaze remaining.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 7011 B east side of chamber. 1926: excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.