Pendant

1069–715 BCE

The Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland, United States

The rich gold and beautiful turquoise of this pendant make this piece of jewelry a visual delight. At the lower half one notices the fine braiding detail. The extravagant materials suggest it was made for a wealthy individual.

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Title: Pendant
Date Created: 1069–715 BCE
Physical Dimensions: Overall: 5.1 x 2.3 cm (2 x 7/8 in.)
Type: Jewelry
Rights: CC0
External Link: https://clevelandart.org/art/1989.39
Medium: gold and turquoise
Fun Fact: Turquoise is pretty but it was also thought to bring good luck.
Department: Egyptian and Ancient Near Eastern Art
Culture: Egypt, Third Intermediate (1069–715 BCE), Dynasties 21–22
Credit Line: Gift of Vivian Merrin
Collection: Egypt - Third Intermediate
Accession Number: 1989.39

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