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Amulet of a baboon
Egyptian
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 7000 Isis temp.,surf. deb. W of 7140,S of rmM
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Overall: 1.5 x 2.5 x 1.8 cm (9/16 x 1 x 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number47.3037
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionUpper fragment of amulet: seated ape holding a plaque in front, ring at back of neck for suspension, blue glaze, soft pale drab paste.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 7000 temple of Isis, surface debris W of 7140, S of rm M. 1926 : excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt. (Accession date: June 2, 2022)