Necklace
Description
Object Label: Necklaces that include shells are known from earliest times. They may have been purely decorative, or perhaps they had some unknown meaning for the Egyptians. But royal women had nerita-shell-shaped amulets made from gold. Caption: Necklace, ca. 2008–1630 B.C.E.. Faience, shell (marine Cypraea moneta and Xeropicta vestalis), 1/2 x 1/4 x 19 1/8 in. (1.3 x 0.6 x 48.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Egypt Exploration Society, 26.167. (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.
An ancient Egyptian necklace composed of various beads and shells.
The artifact is a necklace featuring a combination of elongated and cylindrical beads interspersed with organic shell elements. The beads appear to be made of materials such as faience or stone, showcasing variations in color and texture. The composition reflects typical Egyptian style, with attention to symmetry and balance. Notably, the inclusion of shells suggests a decorative or possibly amuletic purpose.
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession 26.167 tier-2
- BKM-Object 3300 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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