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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: 2.6 x 2.9 cm (1 x 1 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Egyptian Research Account by subscription
Accession Number15.253
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CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Pendants
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)
(Accession Date: January 7, 1915)