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Amulet of Taweret
Egyptian
Object Place: Egypt, Tell Dafana
Dimensions
Other: 1.9 cm (3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number87.688
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ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionPolished hematite, rudely cut, ring in top and incised pattern on back.
ProvenanceTell Dafana (Daphnae). 1886: excavated by William Matthew Flinders Petrie for the Egypt Exploration Fund, assigned to the EEF by the Egyptian government; presented to the MFA at EEF fifth annual general meeting; sent over June 1, 1887.