Bead in the Form of a Mandrake Fruit
This faience bead represents a mandrake fruit, its bright yellow flesh capped by dark blue sepals. In ancient Egypt, this fruit was considered erotic, although parts of the plant seem to have been used for medicinal purposes.
Collars composed of multiple rows of floral elements were popular during late Dynasty 18 and this decorative element probably came from such a necklace.
Collars composed of multiple rows of floral elements were popular during late Dynasty 18 and this decorative element probably came from such a necklace.
Artwork Details
- Title: Bead in the Form of a Mandrake Fruit
- Period: New Kingdom
- Dynasty: Dynasty 18
- Reign: reign of Amenhotep III
- Date: ca. 1390–1352 B.C.
- Geography: From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, MMA excavations, 1910–11
- Medium: Faience
- Dimensions: H. 1.5 cm (9/16 in.); W. 1.1 cm (7/16 in.); Th. 0.4 cm (3/16 in.)
- Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1911
- Object Number: 11.215.231
- Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art
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