Nubian. <em>Necklace Spacer</em>, ca. 568–555 B.C.E. Sheet gold, 1 13/16 x 1 1/8 x 3/8 in. (4.6 x 2.8 x 0.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 49.29. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 49.29_SL1.jpg)

Necklace Spacer

Artist:Nubian

Medium: Sheet gold

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Dates:ca. 568–555 B.C.E.

Dimensions: 1 13/16 x 1 1/8 x 3/8 in. (4.6 x 2.8 x 0.9 cm) Weight: 0.07 oz.

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Accession Number: 49.29

Image: 49.29_SL1.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Sheet gold space bead, shape of a truncated pyramid. Long sides inscribed with incised nomen, prenomen and epithets of King Aramatelqo. Short sides undecorated and pierced with seven circular openings for insertion of necklace strands. Interior hollow. Condition: Intact.

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