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Amulet of Harpokrates
Egyptian
Third Intermediate Period–Late Period, Dynasty 2
1070–332 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Other: 3.1 cm (1 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number27.1103
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionFaience, pale blue glaze. Well modeled.
ProvenanceFrom Giza: Street G 7500. [Excav. date] Feb. 2, 1925. Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.