Ancient Egyptian pendant from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Dark blue faience grape cluster drop, made by sticking two moulded halves with flat backs together. Individual grapes modelled. Small hole in top for insertion of suspension loop, possibly of metal wire. From a collar or earring etc.

Ancient Egyptian pendant from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1924.30.12
  • Material: faience
  • Culture: Dynasty 18
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dated: 1550 - 1295 BC
  • Object name: pendant
  • Dimensions: Length: 14mm , Width (widest point): 9mm , Depth (approx.): 8mm
  • Site: Amarna
  • Latitude: 27.645197
  • Longitude: 30.896483