/internal/media/dispatcher/1317493/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailAmulet of Maat743–712 B.C.Height x width x depth: 5.4 × 2 × 3 cm (2 1/8 × 13/16 × 1 3/16 in.)Gilded silver and malachiteHarvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition21.3230The goddess Maat personified justice, truth and proper world order. She is portrayed in amulets like this one as a seated or squatting woman with a single feather (the hieroglyph for her name) on her head. This example is made of polished malachite on a silver base with a gilt silver feather. The ring for stringing is at the back of the feather. The silver is slightly corroded.Jewelry / Adornment5.40000000003.000000000014358901