Three Strand Necklace with Scarab
Description
Object Label: Most Egyptians wore scarabs on simple rings, bracelets, or necklaces. Egyptians wishing to emphasize their wealth and status incorporated scarabs into elaborate pieces of jewelry, like this impressive necklace. Caption: Three Strand Necklace with Scarab, ca. 1630–1539 B.C.E.. Steatite, glaze, Scarab: 1/4 × 1/2 × 5/8 in. (0.7 × 1.2 × 1.6 cm) As strung, length: 19 13/16 in. (50.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Egypt Exploration Society, 26.162. (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 three-strand necklace made of beads and a central decorated piece.
The artifact is a necklace consisting of three strands of dark beads with a central bead that is larger and decorated, possibly with faience. The composition suggests a blend of simple and decorative elements, typical of ancient Egyptian jewelry, indicating both everyday and ceremonial use. The central bead is intricately designed, showcasing the craftsmanship of the period.
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession 26.162 tier-2
- BKM-Object 3299 tier-2
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