Hepy, String of periwinkle shells

Middle Kingdom

ca. 1950–1885 B.C.

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Title: Hepy, String of periwinkle shells
Period: Middle Kingdom
Dynasty: Dynasty 12, early-mid
Date: ca. 1950–1885 B.C.
Geography: From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, tomb west of the tomb of Senwosretankh, Pit 3, Burial of Hepy, scattered in front of blocking wall, MMA excavations, 1933–34
Medium: Shell (Marine), Nacre, Pearl
Dimensions: l. 68 cm (26 3/4 in)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1934
Object Number: 34.1.143
Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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