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Amulet of Shu
Egyptian
Late Period, Dyn. 26–Hellenistic Period (Ptolema
664–30 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Other: 1.8 + cm (11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number27.1062
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionAmulet of Shu, made of faience, blue-green glaze. Rough form only; no details. Unfinished?
ProvenanceFrom Giza: E. of Pyr. I.-a [Excav. date] Nov. 26, 1924 / Photo B 5797. Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.