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Pectoral amulet of Qebesenuef
Egyptian
Third Intermediate Period
1070–712 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Height: 7.6 cm (3 in.)
Credit Line
Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession Number72.2997
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionThis amulet of a bright blue, full-length, standing figure with the profile to the right is made of faience with a strong glaze. There are black bands painted on front. The back is flat and plain and there are two suspension rings.
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.
(Accession date: June 28, 1872)
(Accession date: June 28, 1872)