Anklet
This anklet is made from cylindrical faience beads and forms a pair with 22.1.257. It is part of a faience jewelry set that also included a broad collar (see 22.1.1632) and at least one armlet. When the anklets were excavated, the ancient string had deteriorated, and the archaeologists restrung the beads on modern string.
Artwork Details
- Title: Anklet
- Period: Middle Kingdom
- Dynasty: Dynasty 12–13
- Date: ca. 1981–1640 B.C.
- Geography: From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Tomb 954, Burial 954L, MMA excavations, 1921–22
- Medium: Faience
- Dimensions: l. 18.3 cm (7 3/16 in)
- Credit Line: Rogers Fund and Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1922
- Object Number: 22.1.256
- Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art
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