The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of May 30, 2023

Pendant

1069–715 BC

Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasties 21 (1069-945 BC) -22

(945-715 BC)

Gold and turquoise

Overall: 5.1 x 2.3 cm (2 x 7/8 in.)

Gift of Vivian Merrin 1989.39

Location

107 Egyptian

Fun Fact

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.

Citations
Berman, Lawrence M., and Kenneth J. Bohač. Catalogue of Egyptian Art: The Cleveland Museum of Art. Cleveland, OH: Cleveland Museum of Art, 1999 Reproduced: p. 292; Mentioned: p. 292
Exhibition history

CMA, 6 February-15 April 1990, The Year in Review: Selections 1989, cat.: CMA Bulletin 77, no. 2 (February 1990), no. 2

The Year in Review for 1989. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (organizer) (February 6-April 15, 1990).

Source URL: https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1989.39