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Disk amulet
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom
1980–1630 B.C.
Findspot: Egyot, Mesheikh, Tomb 140 B
Medium/Technique
Electrum
Dimensions
Diameter: 3.2 cm
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number12.1247
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CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionThis Middle Kingdom disk amulet was likely worn at the neck.
ProvenanceFrom Mesheikh, tomb 140. December 5, 1912: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; 1912: assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.