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Amulet of a bull's head
Egyptian
Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty 1
2960–2770 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Amethyst
Dimensions
Length: 2.9 cm (1 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Estate of Mrs. Francis C. Lowell
Accession Number22.552
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionAmulets of this type–a stylized animal head with round eyes, long, curved horns and a downward-pointing snout–are thought to represent bulls. They were worn to impart verility and fertility to the wearer.
Provenance1922: given to the MFA by the estate of Mrs. Francis C. Lowell.
(Accession date: May 4, 1922)
(Accession date: May 4, 1922)