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Shield of Bastet
Egyptian
Roman Imperial Period
30 B.C.–A.D 364
Findspot: Egypt, Giza
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Height: 2.1 cm (13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number11.804
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionFragment of gold foil still adhering.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, Menkaura Pyramid Temple, communal burial in room J1 (= pillared hall 27), associated with mummy 47. 1907: 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.
(Accession date: March 2, 1911)
(Accession date: March 2, 1911)