Ancient Egyptian necklace from Abydos dated 1985 - 1773 BC - Bolton's Egypt

Ancient Egyptian necklace from Abydos dated 1985 – 1773 BC

A string of cowrie shells and two shell discs.

Ancient Egyptian necklace from Abydos dated 1985 – 1773 BC

Object details

Reference: BOLMG:1913.45.10
Material: shell
Culture: Dynasty 12
Period: Middle Kingdom
Excavator: T.E. Peet W.L.S. Loat
Dated: 1985 - 1773 BC
Object name: necklace
Dimensions: Length: 160mm , Width: 55mm , Depth: 25mm
Site: Abydos

Latitude: 26.185
Longitude: 31.918889