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Faience amulet of hippopotamus (?)

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Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 2445

[One of group of] green faience amulets: k) unidentified animal, hippopotamus (?) (cf. 40-4-29k). Illustration: Yes

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_40-4-30k
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Jewelry & adornment-Amulets and pendants
  • Findspot
    Pit G 2445 Y, debris in chamber
  • Material
    Faience
  • Dimensions
    Length: .8 cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Date of Register Entry
    04/07/1940
  • Problems/Questions
    Problem: is this a pig (sow) ?

Tombs and Monuments 1

  • G 2445

    • Site Name Western Cemetery

Unpublished Documents 1