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Univalve shells
Egyptian
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Debris E of mastaba G 7690, N of Roman grave
Medium/Technique
Shell
Dimensions
Overall: 0.8 x 1.2 cm (5/16 x 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number28.1418
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ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionThis is a group of six medium and seven small univalve shells.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza debris E of mastaba G 7690, N of Roman [grave G 7000] SE XLI (G 7000 SE 41).1928: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.