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Fragment of faience amulet of Isis and Horus

Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 7524

Fragment (lower portion) of glazed faience [amulet] of seated Isis holding Horus on her lap; Horus holds whip in his left hand, [feather] pattern on side of throne, inscription on back of throne; [lower legs including feet and upper body of goddess missing]. Illustration: Yes with hieroglyphs. Illustration scale: 1:1

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_28-5-64
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Jewelry & adornment-Amulets and pendants
  • Findspot
    Mastaba G 7524, [rock-cut chapel], room a, debris
  • Material
    Faience
  • Dimensions
    Height: 8.5 cm Width: 4.8 cm Thickness: 3.2 cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Object Ownership Information
    MFA accession number: 29.1700
  • Date of Register Entry
    05/09/1928
  • Problems/Questions
    MFA accession number verified

Tombs and Monuments 1

  • G 7524

    • Site Name Eastern Cemetery