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Gold shell pendant

Egyptian
Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1991–1783 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Haraga, Tomb 154

Medium/Technique Gold
Dimensions Length x width: 1.6 x 2 cm (5/8 x 13/16 in.)
Credit Line Egyptian Research Account by subscription
Accession Number15.252
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ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentPendants

DescriptionShell form. Lip bent over to form ring at the base.
ProvenanceFrom Haraga 154. 1915: Excavated by W.M.Flinders Petrie for the Egyptian Research Account; awarded to the Egyptian Research Account by the government of Egypt; given to the MFA by the Egyptian Research Account.
(Accession Date: January 7, 1915)