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Faience amulet

Egyptian
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, pyramid temple [MPT] GMT / room J1 = pillared ha

Medium/Technique Faience
Dimensions Height x width: 1.1 x 0.9 cm (7/16 x 3/8 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number11.970
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentAmulets

DescriptionFaience; green and red glaze; not inscribed; corner nicked.
ProvenanceFrom Menkaura (Mycerinus) pyramid temple [MPT] GMT / room J1 = pillared hall 27, near left wrist of mummy 71. 1907: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.