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Gold sheet amulets of Isis and Nephthys

Two amulets in gold sheeting: Isis with ankh sign in right hand, Nephthys, sign broken. Illustration: Yes. Illustration scale: 1:1

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_29-12-25
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Jewelry & adornment-Amulets and pendants
  • Findspot
    Pit G 7757 A, room VI, on mummy (S mummy in room VI) (23824 on center of forehead, 25826 on center of breast facing N, below these 27828 approximately over heart)
  • Material
    Gold
  • Dimensions
    Height: Isis: 2.6 cm; Nepthys: 2.45 cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Object Ownership Information
    MFA accession numbers: 31.851, 31.852
  • Date of Register Entry
    12/02/1929
  • Remarks
    MFA 31.851 = amulet of Isis, MFA 31.852 = amulet of Nephthys
  • Problems/Questions
    MFA accession numbers verified

Tombs and Monuments 1

  • G 7757

    • Site Name Eastern Cemetery