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Amulet of a frog

Egyptian

Medium/Technique Stone
Dimensions Overall: 1.2 x 1.2 cm (1/2 x 1/2 in.)
Credit Line Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession Number72.1280
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentAmulets

DescriptionThis amulet of a frog is carved in the round with crude lines and a flat base, and is not pierced for suspension. It is in perfect condition. It is made of mottled, dark green and brown, polished stone.
ProvenanceBy 1836: Robert Hay Collection, Linplum, Scotland; 1863: to his son, Robert James Alexander Hay; 1868-1872: Way Collection, Boston (purchased by Samuel A. Way through London dealers Rollin and Feuardent, 27 Haymarket); 1872: given to the MFA by Samuel's son, C. Granville Way.