Ancient Egyptian anklet from Qaw el kibir dated 2345 – 2181 BC

One of two anklets with a carnelian leg amulet and ten conus shells.Strung on modern thread. There is a hole at the top of the leg amulet for suspension.

Ancient Egyptian anklet from Qaw el kibir dated 2345 – 2181 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1923.21.23.1
  • Material: carnelian shell
  • Culture: Dynasty 6
  • Period: Old Kingdom
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: 2345 - 2181 BC
  • Object name: anklet
  • Dimensions: Length: 64mm , Width: 21mm , Depth: 5mm
  • Published references: Brunton Qau and Badari I p 28 II pl LV reg pl XCIV 10M9 amulet
  • Site: Qaw el Kibir
  • Latitude: 26.9
  • Longitude: 31.516667