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Amulet

Egyptian
Middle Kingdom
2040–1640 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Sheikh Farag, SF 132

Medium/Technique Faience
Dimensions Other: 1.7 cm (11/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.3753
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentAmulets

DescriptionThis is a fragmentary amulet of crouching dog. The hindquarters are missing.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Sheikh Farag SF132. 1913: Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.