Headrest amulet
3rd century B.C., 305–200 B.C.
Medium/TechniqueHematite
DimensionsOverall: 1.8 x 2.5 cm (11/16 x 1 in.)
Credit LineHay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession number72.1166
On View
On viewClassificationsJewelry / Adornment
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)
2323–2150 B.C.
380–332 B.C.
1070–332 B.C.
2061–1783 B.C.
332–50 B.C.
650–600 B.C.
650–600 B.C.
2465–2323 B.C.
760–332 B.C.
2323–2040 B.C.
2040–1640 B.C.