Claw Anklet
Culture
Ancient Egyptian
DateMiddle Kingdom, about 1980–1760 BCE
Mediumcarnelian
Dimensions13.3 cm (5 1/4 in.)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineMrs. Kingsmill Marrs Collection
Object number2001.130
Descriptionstring of carnelian beads and claw-shaped amuletLabel TextAnklets composed of beads and claw-shaped pendants were popular adornments during the Middle Kingdom. In keeping with the ancient Egyptian preference for bilateral symmetry, they were often worn in matched pairs. The claws are believed to represent those of leopards or birds, whose symbolism is unknown. In addition to carnelian, claw pendants were made of gold, electrum, silver, and bone overlaid with bronze.ProvenanceFormerly of Mrs. Kingsmill Marrs Collection; bequeathed by Mrs. Kingsmill Marrs to the Worcester Art Museum, 1925–1926 as 1925.636; transformed in 2001 through conservation work.
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