Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 7777, G 7520, G 7524, G 7690
Small faience amulet of Ptah; green glaze, hole for suspension behind neck with string still adhering, inscribed pilaster [GLYPHS]. Illustration: Yes
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- ID
- HUMFA_28-4-28
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- Department
- Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
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- Classification
- Jewelry & adornment-Amulets and pendants
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- Findspot
- Debris E of mastaba G 7690 X
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- Material
- Faience
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- Dimensions
- Height: 4.3 cm Width: 1.3 cm
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- Credit Line
- Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
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- Object Ownership Information
- MFA accession number: 29.1694
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- Date of Register Entry
- 04/01/1928
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- Remarks
- This amulet depicts the standing figure of the Memphite creator god Ptah in his human form, with several characteristic attributes, including mummiform wrappings, a close-fitting skull cap and was-scepter.
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- Problems/Questions
- MFA accession number verified
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- Site Name Eastern Cemetery
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