Ancient Egyptian necklace from Qaw el Kibir dated 1985 – 1773 BC

A string of amethyst spheroids, graduated in size with the smallest beads at the top, the beads getting larger either side going down.

Ancient Egyptian necklace from Qaw el Kibir dated 1985 – 1773 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1923.21.5
  • Material: amethyst
  • Culture: Dynasty 12
  • Period: Middle Kingdom
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: 1985 - 1773 BC
  • Object name: necklace
  • Dimensions: Length: 345mm , Width: 30mm , Depth: 10mm
  • Published references: Brunton Qau and Badari III p 1 pl II (reg) types 79KLMR,2 - 9
  • Site: Qaw el Kibir
  • Latitude: 26.9
  • Longitude: 31.516667