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Shen amulet
Egyptian
Late Period, Dyn. 26–Hellenistic Period (Ptolema
664–30 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Other: 1.3 cm (1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number29.1427
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionFaience, blue glaze. Circular shen amulet, details in relief on one face.
ProvenanceFrom Giza: G 7652A, Room VIII [Excav. date] April 28,1929. Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.