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Pendant (?)

Egyptian

Medium/Technique Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions Height x width x depth: 1.8 x 1 x 0.7 cm (11/16 x 3/8 x 1/4 in.)
Credit Line Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession Number72.791
NOT ON VIEW

DescriptionPendant in shape of human molar; pierced laterally for suspension.
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.