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Fragment of faience amulet of [nswt]-sign (sedge-plant); pale green glaze; in two pieces

Details

  • ID
    MFAB_11.811
  • Department
    Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
  • Classification
    Jewelry & adornment-Amulets and pendants
  • Findspot
    Menkaure Valley Temple (MVT / X)
  • Material
    Faience
  • Dimensions
    Height: 3.1 cm (1 1/4 in.)
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Object Ownership Information
    MFA
  • Period
    Late Period
  • Notes
    This object was excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition, but was not recorded in any object register book. Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; 1911: assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt. (Accession date: March 2, 1911)

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