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Necklace of Wah

Middle Kingdom
ca. 1981–1975 B.C.
Not on view
Five of Wah's necklaces were probably worn during his lifetime, although some may have been restrung for his burial. After Wah's mummy had been partially wrapped, this necklace of blue faience beads was tied around the neck. Three other necklaces were placed in the same position. One of these was made of gold beads (40.3.17); one of silver beads (40.3.19); and one was strung with beads of a variety of shapes and materials (40.3.16). The fifth necklace (40.3.15), also made of blue faience beads, was found in a different layer of the mummy wrappings along with three scarab bracelets (40.3.12–40.3.14).

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title:
    Necklace of Wah
  • Period:
    Middle Kingdom
  • Dynasty:
    Dynasty 12
  • Reign:
    reign of Amenemhat I, early
  • Date:
    ca. 1981–1975 B.C.
  • Geography:
    From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Southern Asasif, Tomb of Wah (MMA 1102), Mummy, bandages at neck, MMA excavations, 1920
  • Medium:
    Faience, linen cord
  • Dimensions:
    L of necklace 68 cm (26 3/4 in); greatest diam. 1.3 cm (1/2 in); smallest diam. 0.9 cm (3/8 in)
  • Credit Line:
    Rogers Fund and Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1940
  • Object Number:
    40.3.18
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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