Amethyst necklace of beads, amulets and scarab
Artist
Ancient Egyptian
DateMiddle Kingdom
Mediumamethyst beads, amulets and scarab
Dimensions71.8 cm (28 1/4 in.)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineMrs. Kingsmill Marrs Collection
Object number1926.121
Descriptionstrand of amethyst beads and scarab - modern clasp removedOn View
Not on viewAncient Egyptian
possibly Middle Kingdom, about 1980–1760 BCE; gold mount: modern
Ancient Egyptian
New Kingdom, about 1539–1077 BCE to Late Period, about 664–332 BCE