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Amulet of Horus falcon
Amulet of Horus falcon
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Amulet of Horus falcon

DateThird Intermediate Period, about 1076–655 BCE
Mediumfaience
Dimensions1.8 × 0.7 cm (11/16 × 1/4 in.)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Markingsnone visible
Credit LineMrs. Kingsmill Marrs Collection
Object number1925.647
DescriptionBlue faience. Pierced. Represents figure of a king?
ProvenanceMrs. Kingsmill Marrs, Boston, MA
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