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Palmette pendant
Egyptian
New Kingdom or later
1550–30 B.C.
Object Place: Egypt
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Height x width x thickness: 2.6 x 2.0 x 1.0 cm (1 x 13/16 x 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Horace L. Mayer
Accession Number1978.538
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Pendants
DescriptionPendant of molded blue faience in the shape of a palm frond with radiating leaves; originally with a loop for stringing.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt. By 1978: Mrs. Horace L. Mayer collection; given to the MFA by Mrs. Mayer December 1, 1978.