Fragment of faience amulet of Bastet or Sekhmet
Upper fragment of faience amulet of lion- or cat-headed [goddess] wearing double crown [of Upper and Lower Egypt], standing left leg advanced, arms at sides; light blue glaze, wig colored black, ring at back of head for suspension, pilaster at back of legs.
Illustration: No
Details
- ID
- HUMFA_26-3-27
- Alternate IDs
- HUMFA_26-3-27; 26-3-27
- Department
- Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
- Classification
- Jewelry & adornment-Amulets and pendants
- Entry Date
- 03/10/1926
- Title
- Fragment of faience amulet of Bastet or Sekhmet
- Medium
- Faience
- Dimensions
- Height: 4+ cm Width: 1.2 cm
- Credit Line
- Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
- Provenance
- Street G 7100 S, debris