Amethyst necklace
Artist
Ancient Egyptian
DateMiddle Kingdom
Mediumamethyst beads
Dimensions61.6 cm (24 1/4 in.)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineMrs. Kingsmill Marrs Collection
Object number2001.141
Descriptionstring of graded amethyst beads, ball and oval shapes, light purple and white, semi-translucentProvenanceMrs. Kingsmill Marrs
On View
Not on viewAncient Egyptian
possibly Middle Kingdom, about 1980–1760 BCE; gold mount: modern