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Amulet of ram-headed deity

Egyptian

Medium/Technique Faience
Dimensions Overall: 2.8 cm (1 1/8 in.)
Credit Line Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession Number72.1964
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentAmulets

DescriptionThis amulet of a standing figure has a loop at the top for suspension. It is light blue in color and encrusted with brown.

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.