Counterweight of a Necklace
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Object Label
This object was placed at the back of a multi-stringed necklace to balance its weight. Also, the beads of the necklace were shaken as a rattle in temple rituals, producing a sound thought to be pleasing to goddesses. This example was dedicated to the goddess Mut, represented as both a standing female and a vulture with a scepter. The queen’s head carved at the top acknowledges the close connection between Mut and the reigning queen, her earthly counterpart.
Caption
Counterweight of a Necklace, ca. 1390–1353 B.C.E.. Bronze, gold, 2 1/8 x 6 3/4 in. (5.4 x 17.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 49.116. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.49.116_erg456.jpg)
Title
Counterweight of a Necklace
Date
ca. 1390–1353 B.C.E.
Dynasty
Dynasty 18
Period
New Kingdom
Geography
Place made: Egypt
Medium
Bronze, gold
Classification
Dimensions
2 1/8 x 6 3/4 in. (5.4 x 17.2 cm)
Credit Line
Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
Accession Number
49.116
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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