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Amulet

Egyptian
Findspot: Nubia, Semna, Chamber E S509

Medium/Technique Carnelian
Dimensions Length x width x thickness: 0.5 x 0.2 x 0.2 cm (3/16 x 1/16 x 1/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number24-2-455h
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentAmulets

DescriptionA hand-shaped red amulet with an attachment loop at the top.
ProvenanceFrom Semna, Chamber E S509. 1924: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Sudan.