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Amulet of a papyrus column (wadj)
Egyptian
Likely Late Period, Dynasty 25–30
760–332 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Length x depth: 9.5 x 2.8 cm (3 3/4 x 1 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession Number72.2306
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionAmulet of pale light blue faience with glaze somewhat worn. Shaped as a papyrus scepter (wadj) with incised detailing at top and bottom. Ring at top for suspension. Intact.
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.
(Accession date: June 28, 1872)
(Accession date: June 28, 1872)