Necklace with Beads and Amulets
Culture
Ancient Egyptian
DateMiddle Kingdom, about 1980–1760 BCE
Mediumcarnelian
Dimensions78.7 cm (31 in.)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineMrs. Kingsmill Marrs Collection
Object number2001.133
Descriptionstring of carnelian beads and assorted pendantsLabel TextCarnelian was readily available in ancient Egypt and was used in jewelry manufacture over the course of its long history. It was used to make beads, inlays, and several talismanic forms, including the heart (ib) and Girdle of Isis (tit) amulets. Spherical, biconical, barrel, and lentoid shapes were popular carnelian bead types during the Middle Kingdom.ProvenanceFormerly of Mrs. Kingsmill Marrs Collection; bequeathed by Mrs. Kingsmill Marrs to the Worcester Art Museum, 1925–1926 as 1925.637; transformed in 2001 through conservation work.
On View
On viewLocations
- Exhibition Location Gallery 113
Ancient Egyptian
New Kingdom, about 1539–1077 BCE to Late Period, about 664–332 BCE
