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Egyptian enamel Moses basket locket View 1

Creator unknown1920/1920

State Library of Queensland

State Library of Queensland
South Brisbane, Australia

Silver Art Deco Egyptian Revival charm. The locket is formed in the shape of a lidded basket, and inside the locket is a small gilt figure of the baby Moses. The lid of the basket features an inlaid enamel picture of the Sphinx with pyramids in the background. Acquired by Sister Constance Keys, Australian Army Nursing Service, as a memento of her service in Egypt during the First World War.

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