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Two-finger amulet

Egyptian
Late Period, Dynasty 26–30
664–332 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Tell Nabasha, Body A, Tomb 23

Medium/Technique Fine grained basalt
Dimensions Height: 2.2 x 8.2 cm (7/8 x 3 1/4 in.)
Credit Line Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number87.671.39
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ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentAmulets

DescriptionTwo-finger amulet. One of sixty beads and amulets from the wrappings of a single mummy. (Body A, Tomb 23).
ProvenanceFrom Tell Nabasha, Tomb 23, body A. 1886, excavated by William Matthew Flinders Petrie for the Egypt Exploration Fund, assigned to the EEF by the Egyptian government; presented to the MFA at EEF fifth annual general meeting; sent over June 1, 1887. (Accession date: January 1, 1887)