Collection
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Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Necklace

ca 1938–1630 B.C.E.

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Caption

Necklace, ca 1938–1630 B.C.E.. Amethyst, 1/4 × 22 1/2 in. (0.6 × 57.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Egypt Exploration Fund, 13.1025. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Title

Necklace

Date

ca 1938–1630 B.C.E.

Dynasty

Dynasty 12 to early Dynasty 13

Period

Middle Kingdom

Geography

Place excavated: Abydos, Egypt

Medium

Amethyst

Classification

Jewelry

Dimensions

1/4 × 22 1/2 in. (0.6 × 57.2 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of the Egypt Exploration Fund

Accession Number

13.1025

Frequent Art Questions

  • We love the jewelry - who wore them?

    Most people in ancient Egypt wore jewelry, especially necklaces. This gallery represents the tombs of some elite individuals, but even the simplest of burials usually contain at least one necklace.
    That purple one is made of the stone Amethyst which is still popular for jewelry today.

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