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Amulet of a falcon
Egyptian
Late Period, Dynasty 25–30
760–332 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Railway Point X, South of Mastaba G 7520, fill
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Height: 1.3 cm (1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number27.1779
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionAmulets 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 imposible to know with certainly which god is intended.
Roughly made, dark green.
Roughly made, dark green.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, Railway Point X, South of Mastaba G 7520, fill. 1927: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.