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Plumb line amulet
Egyptian
Late Period, Dynasty 25–30
760–332 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Stone
Dimensions
Height x width: 3.1 x 2.5 cm (1 1/4 x 1 in.)
Credit Line
Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession Number72.1174
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionTriangular plumb line amulet of dark brown stone, possibly dark sandstone. Smooth polished surface with no detailing; intact.
ProvenanceBy 1836: Robert Hay Collection, Linplum, Scotland; 1863: to his son, Robert James Alexander Hay; 1868-1872: Way Collection, Boston (purchased by Samuel A. Way through London dealers Rollin and Feuardent, 27 Haymarket); 1872: given to the MFA by Samuel's son, C. Granville Way.
(Accession date: June 28, 1872)
(Accession date: June 28, 1872)