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Amulet of a lotus blossom
Egyptian
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Other: 0.8 x 0.8 cm (5/16 x 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession Number72.2767
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionThis amulet is of a lotus capital made of faience. It is deep blue and has a strong glaze and hole lengthwise.
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.