Fragmentary Necklace with Cornflowers
Description
Object Label: Much ancient Egyptian jewelry was essentially decorative, like the pair of gold earrings shown here, which are simply thick hoops. But other items of adornment sometimes acted like amulets to protect the wearer, such as the necklaces mounted together here. These necklaces include ancestor bust figures for communicating with the dead; cornflowers, which were associated with renewal; a frog, symbolizing rebirth; and the pregnant hippopotamus, protector of pregnant women and thus a guardian of rebirth. Caption: Fragmentary Necklace with Cornflowers, ca. 1352–1336 B.C.E.. Faience, 7/16 × 1/8 × 3 3/8 in. (1.1 × 0.3 × 8.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Egypt Exploration Society, 35.2023. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
AI image analysis GPT-4o-2024-08-06
Machine-generated from the object's image on May 2026. Not curatorial; treat deities, names, and signs below as the model's best reading, not authority.
A necklace with faience pendants shaped like fish.
The artifact is a string of gold beads interspersed with pendants shaped like fish, likely made from faience. The style reflects common motifs in ancient Egyptian jewelry, which often featured depictions of animals. The necklace is simple yet elegant, showcasing the artistic skill in crafting small decorative items.
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession 35.2023 tier-2
- BKM-Object 3379 tier-2
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