Amulet of a lion
FindspotGiza, Egypt
Medium/TechniqueTurquoise
DimensionsOther: 1.3 cm (1/2 in.)
Credit LineHarvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession number13.3411a
On View
Not on viewClassificationsJewelry / Adornment
ProvenanceFrom Giza. Giza Pit G 2375 Y. 1913. Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.
2246–2152 B.C.
2246–2152 B.C.
2040–1640 B.C.
2575–2528 B.C.
525–330 B.C.
probably 19th century
probably 19th century
probably 19th century
probably 19th century
probably 19th century