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Papyrus column (wadj) amulet

Egyptian
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, from pit G 7777 W, in filling

Medium/Technique Glazed faience
Dimensions Height x width x thickness: 4 x 1.3 x 1 cm (1 9/16 x 1/2 x 3/8 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number28.1430
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ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentAmulets

DescriptionAmulet of a papyrus column (wadj).
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, from pit G 7777 W, in filling. 1928 : excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.