Beads from a Collar
Description
Object Label: Faience necklaces with fruit and floral elements were highly prized by elite women and men in late Dynasty 18. Certainly worn for their visual appeal, this jewelry also had amuletic significance. Necklaces such as this one were believed to protect the wearer from evil spirits and natural dangers, such as snakes and scorpions, and to enhance sexual and regenerative powers in this life and the next. Caption: Beads from a Collar, ca. 1390–1352 B.C.E.. Faience, 12 1/2 × 16 × 1 in. (31.8 × 40.6 × 2.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mrs. Lawrence Coolidge and Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, and the Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 48.66.69. (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.
Ancient Egyptian faience necklace with colorful beads.
This artifact is an ancient Egyptian necklace composed of variously colored faience beads arranged in an aesthetically pleasing pattern. The necklace features several rows of beads in turquoise, yellow, red, and white hues, with elongated beads at the fringes. The composition reflects the artistry and craftsmanship of the period, showcasing both symmetry and color contrast. Notable features include the use of faience, a ceramic material known for its lustrous finish and vibrant coloration.
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession 48.66.69 tier-2
- BKM-Object 4314 tier-2
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- From the source institution — accession, description, dimensions, and dating are as catalogued by Brooklyn Museum — Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art.
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