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Fragment of faience [amulet] of seated [baboon]; blue glaze.
Illustration: Yes.
Illustration scale: 1:2

Details

ID
HUMFA_24-12-478
Alternate IDs
HUMFA_24-12-478; 24-12-478
Department
Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Classification
Jewelry & adornment-Amulets and pendants
Entry Date
12/19/1924
Title
Fragment of faience amulet of baboon
Medium
Faience
Dimensions
Height: 2.225 cm Width: 2.725 cm Thickness: 1.65 cm
Credit Line
Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Provenance
Mastaba G 7101 (found when hall cleared out)
Bibliography
Simpson, William Kelly. The Mastabas of Qar and Idu, G 7101 and 7102. Giza Mastabas 2. Boston: Museum of Fine Arts, 1976, p. 14.

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