Necklace with Fish Pendants
Culture
Ancient Egyptian
DateNew Kingdom, about 1539–1077 BCE
Mediumcarnelian, various hardstones, and glass frit
Dimensions21 cm (8 1/4 in.)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineMrs. Kingsmill Marrs Collection
Object number2001.119
Descriptionsingle strand of carnelian fish pendants, blue glass frit fish, stone fish, and carnelian barrel and cylindrical beadsLabel TextNecklaces with multiple fish amulets made of precious metal and hardstones were popular New Kingdom adornments. When part of neck ornaments, the fish were often separated by beads or other amulets such as stylized cowrie shells. The fish in this example represents the Nile River tilapia, a symbol of rebirth and regeneration recognizable by their long dorsal fin.ProvenanceFormerly of Mrs. Kingsmill Marrs Collection; bequeathed by Mrs. Kingsmill Marrs to the Worcester Art Museum, 1925–1926 as 1925.411; transformed in 2001 through conservation work.
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