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Faience amulet of Shu; blue glaze.

Details

ID
MFAB_29.1635
Alternate IDs
29.1635; MFAB_29.1635
Department
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Classification
Jewelry & adornment-Amulets and pendants
Title
Faience amulet of Shu
Medium
Faience
Dimensions
Other: 1.2- cm (1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Provenance
Giza (provenance unknown)
Notes
This object was excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition, but was not recorded in any object register book. February 1927: Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.
Remarks
This object apparently not registered (misidentified in relevant photo register entry). Photographed with amulets excavated January and February 1927. It may be registered (unillustrated) amulet of Shu 27-1-318.

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