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Oyster-Shell Pendants

1980–1801 BCE

Egypt, Middle Kingdom (2040–1648 BCE), Dynasty 12

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Medium
carnelian and silver
Measurements
Overall: 1.5 cm (9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust 1914.792
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Location
Not on view
Print
A teardrop-shaped carnelian stone encased in a dark gray silver border narrows toward a rounded point at the top. The polished surface displays mottled orange and deep red marbling. Below, the pendant broadens into a wide, curved base, its organic form vaguely resembling a flame. The silver frame appears textured with small pits and chips, set against a neutral background that transitions from light to dark gray.

Oyster-Shell Pendants

1980–1801 BCE

Egypt, Middle Kingdom (2040–1648 BCE), Dynasty 12

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