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Amulet of Horus
Egyptian
Late Period, Dynasty 26, reign of Amasis
570–526 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 7757 A, room 5
Medium/Technique
Lapis lazuli
Dimensions
Overall: 2.8 x 1 cm (1 1/8 x 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number29.2666
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CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionA number of Egyptian gods are portrayed as falcon-headed humans, making it difficult to identify those without distinguishing crowns. However, the funerary function of certain Late Period amulets makes an identification as Horus likley. This amulet made of lapis lazuli is one such amulet.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, G 7757 A, (tomb of Kheperre) room 5. 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.
(Accession date: December 14, 2004)
(Accession date: December 14, 2004)