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Amulet of a plumb line

Egyptian

Medium/Technique Stone
Dimensions Other: 2.1 x 2.2 cm (13/16 x 7/8 in.)
Credit Line Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number87.669
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentAmulets

DescriptionDark brown stone, well polished.
ProvenanceFrom Tell Nabasha. 1886, excavated by William Matthew Flinders Petrie for the Egypt Exploration Fund, assigned to the EEF by the Egyptian government; presented to the MFA at EEF fifth annual general meeting; sent over June 1, 1887. (Accession date: June 1, 1887)