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Bronze wire bracelet (?)

Egyptian
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, GMT J1 lot C3

Medium/Technique Bronze
Dimensions Overall: 1.3 x 3.1 x 0.1 cm (1/2 x 1 1/4 x 1/16 in.)
Overall: 1.3 x 2 x 0.1 cm (1/2 x 13/16 x 1/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number11.1059a-b
NOT ON VIEW

DescriptionWire bent in wave form. Possibly representing a coiled serpent (?) Two pieces one longer with three loops or coils and one with one loop. One end of the short piece of wire is folded over to look like a head(?).
ProvenanceFrom Giza. G.M.T. Jl. lot C 3: Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.