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Pendant

1069–715 BCE

Egypt, Third Intermediate (1069–715 BCE), Dynasties 21–22

Medium
gold and turquoise
Measurements
Overall: 5.1 x 2.3 cm (2 x 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Vivian Merrin 1989.39
Public Domain
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Location
107 Egyptian
Print
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Did You Know?

Turquoise is pretty but it was also thought to bring good luck.

Description

The rich gold and beautiful turquoise of this pendant make this piece of jewelry a visual delight. At the lower half one notices the fine braiding detail. The extravagant materials suggest it was made for a wealthy individual.
A gold pendant features three upright fish figures joined at the top, each crowned with a gold disk. They overlook a trapezoidal turquoise stone, an opaque blue mineral engraved with an eye and encased in a gold frame. Vertical rods flank the stone on either side. From a horizontal bar at the base dangle four braided gold chains of varying lengths.

Pendant

1069–715 BCE

Egypt, Third Intermediate (1069–715 BCE), Dynasties 21–22

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