Necklace

Medium: Amethyst, stone, faience

Geograhical Locations:

• Abydos, Egypt

Dates:ca. 1938–1759 B.C.E.

Dimensions: 24 in. (61 cm)

Collections:

• Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Museum Location: Old Kingdom to 18th Dynasty, Egyptian Galleries, 3rd Floor

Exhibitions:

• Egypt Reborn: Art for Eternity
• Ancient Egyptian Art

Accession Number: 26.46

Image: CUR.26.46_26.159_erg2.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
String of amethysts, ovoid shape graduated beads. At the center of the necklace between the largest beads are four amulets apparently in the form of falcons. Each end of the necklace is finished off with one round black bead and one green faience bead. The workmanship is good and the necklace is a very beautiful specimen. Condition, various slight chips.

Brooklyn Museum