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Amulet of a baboon
Egyptian
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Height: 2.6 cm (1 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the Estate of Mrs. Samuel D. Warren
Accession Number02.587
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ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionThis pale green faience amulet represents a baboon. Amulets of squatting baboons were associated with Thoth, the patron deity of scribes. Baboons were also associated with the sun and moon