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Faience amulet of Isis and Horus

Faience [amulet] of seated Isis suckling Horus; green glaze, crown, base, and part of arms light blue, black paint on head, on back of pilaster, and on arms. Illustration: Yes. Illustration scale: 1:1

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_28-5-110
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Jewelry & adornment-Amulets and pendants
  • Findspot
    Mastaba G 7524, [rock-cut chapel], room b, debris
  • Material
    Faience
  • Dimensions
    Height: 5 cm Width: 1.6 cm Length: 1.7 cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Object Ownership Information
    MFA accession number: 29.1672
  • Date of Register Entry
    05/12/1928
  • Problems/Questions
    MFA accession number verified

Tombs and Monuments 1

  • G 7524

    • Site Name Eastern Cemetery