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Amulet of Nephthys

Egyptian
Late Period, Dynasty 26
664–525 B.C
Findspot: Egypt, Giza

Medium/Technique Faience
Dimensions Other: 2.1 cm (13/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number29.1249
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentAmulets

DescriptionFaience, green glaze. This is one of three faience Nephthys amulets with this field number.
ProvenanceFrom Giza: G 7652A, Room IV [Excav. date] April 29, 1929. Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.