Falcon Head Endpiece of a Necklace
ca. 1938–1759 B.C.E.
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Object Label
The majestic falcon, symbol of the skygod Horus, was associated with the king as early as the First Dynasty (circa 3100– 2800 B.C.E.). By the Middle Kingdom, falcon heads began appearing as decorative elements on non-royal jewelry, particularly as end pieces for broad collars made of multiple strands of beads. This example has six holes on its base for the necklace’s strands.
Caption
Falcon Head Endpiece of a Necklace, ca. 1938–1759 B.C.E.. Faience, 2 1/8 x 2 15/16 x 3/8 in. (5.4 x 7.4 x 0.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair B. Martin, 48.178.
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