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Necklace

Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

MEDIUM Gold, glass
  • Place Made: Egypt
  • DATES 1833-1843 C.E.
    DYNASTY in the style of the Dynasty 19
    PERIOD Modern, in the style of the New Kingdom
    DIMENSIONS Plaque: 1/2 x 11/16 in. (1.3 x 1.7 cm) Knot: 1/4 x 1/2 in. (0.6 x 1.2 cm) Vase: 1/2 x 9/16 in. (1.3 x 1.5 cm)  (show scale)
    ACCESSION NUMBER 37.1774E
    CREDIT LINE Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
    CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION One gold necklace. The top row of the necklace is composed of eight oval forms stamped with the name Mni alternating with ovals upon which are impressed Knots. The pieces are joined by flat links of gold. In the center is a glass bead. Suspended from this top row are three pieces of gold stamped with a design in the form of an ornamental vase. Condition: Several pieces are no longer connected. Small dents.
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
    CAPTION Necklace, 1833-1843 C.E. Gold, glass, Plaque: 1/2 x 11/16 in. (1.3 x 1.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1774E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1774E_overall.JPG)
    IMAGE overall, CUR.37.1774E_overall.JPG. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2023
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