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Amulet of a finger

Egyptian
Hellenistic Period (Ptolemaic Dynasty)
305–30 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza

Medium/Technique Gold
Dimensions Other: 4.1 cm (1 5/8 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number31.850
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentAmulets

DescriptionGold sheet. Outline only, no relief.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, Pit G 7757 A, (tomb of Kheperre). 1929: excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.

Photo .B7637.