Necklace with Lioness-head Spacer
Artist
Ancient Egyptian
DateNew Kingdom, about 1539–1077 BCE
Mediumfaience
Dimensions80.5 × 2.3 cm (31 11/16 × 7/8 in.)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineMrs. Kingsmill Marrs Collection
Object number2019.30
DescriptionBead Necklace with lioness-head spacerLabel TextThis necklace is similar to a modern bolo-tie ornament in that it features a central, decorative element that joins one neck strand. The joining element in this adornment is a lioness’s head, while the beads are made of faience ring beads. An excavated example dating to Dynasty 18 features jasmine-blossom beads at the ends.ProvenanceFormerly of Mrs. Kingsmill Marrs Collection; bequeathed by Mrs. Kingsmill Marrs to the Worcester Art Museum, 1925–1926 as 1925.550, 1925.657, 1925.658 and 1926.112; transformed in 2001 through conservation work.
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Ancient Egyptian
New Kingdom, about 1539–1077 BCE to Late Period, about 664–332 BCE
