Faience amulet of Ptah
Faience amulet of Ptah. Illustration: No
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- ID
- HUMFA_25-3-15
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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
- Street G 7400
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- Material
- Faience
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- Dimensions
- Height: 1.8 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: 27.1044
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- Date of Register Entry
- 03/01/1925
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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