Necklace

Medium: Carnelian, faience

Geograhical Locations:

• Abydos, Egypt

Dates:ca. 1938–1759 B.C.E.

Dimensions: Length: 23 1/4 in. (59 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: 26.161

Image: CUR.26.161_erg2.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Necklace of carnelian and blue-green faience. A round carnelian bead alternates with an ovoid faience bead. In the center of the necklace is an almost circular piece of carnelian. Excavated at Abydos in 1926 and found in a group of exceptionally fine beads. Condition, center pellet chipped.

Brooklyn Museum