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Amulet of a falcon
Egyptian
Late Period, Dynasty 25–30
760–332 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Ruin of Roman building, inside G 7200 Pt i
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Overall: 3.3 x 3.5 cm (1 5/16 x 1 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number27.1574
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionThis amulet of a falcon has a dull red glaze. It is missing the head and one foot and the base is chipped.
Amulets of falcons were popular throughout Egyptian history and were associated with several different deities, most notably Horus and Ra-Horakhty. In the absence of a headdress it is impossible to know with certainty which god is intended.
Amulets of falcons were popular throughout Egyptian history and were associated with several different deities, most notably Horus and Ra-Horakhty. In the absence of a headdress it is impossible to know with certainty which god is intended.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza Ruin of Roman building, inside G 7200 Pt i. 1927: Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.