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Fragment of faience amulet of Sekhmet

Object register page:

Head and breast fragment of faience amulet of Sekhmet, left hand grasps staff, right hand at side; hard grey paste, blue glaze, details carefully cut, ring at back of head for suspension. Illustration: No

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_25-12-535
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Jewelry & adornment-Amulets and pendants
  • Findspot
    Avenue G 3, black debris
  • Material
    Faience
  • Dimensions
    Height: 2.7+ cm Width: 1.6 cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Object Ownership Information
    MFA accession number: 25.3002
  • Date of Register Entry
    12/28/1925
  • Problems/Questions
    MFA accession number verified

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