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Fragment of faience amulet of Bes

Head of well-made faience amulet of Bes; dark green glaze, bored through back of head (ring). Illustration: Yes. Illustration scale: 1:1

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_24-12-520
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Jewelry & adornment-Amulets and pendants
  • Findspot
    [Avenue G 2], S of mastaba G 7310-7320: G 7320, in street
  • Material
    Faience
  • Dimensions
    Height: 2.1+ cm Width: 1.65 cm Thickness: 1.525 cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Object Ownership Information
    MFA accession number: 24.2870
  • Date of Register Entry
    12/20/1924
  • Problems/Questions
    MFA accession number verified