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Pendant on a chain showing the sun god as a child

Third Intermediate Period
ca. 1070–712 BCE
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 899
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title:
    Pendant on a chain showing the sun god as a child
  • Period:
    Third Intermediate Period
  • Dynasty:
    Dynasty 21–Dynasty 24
  • Date:
    ca. 1070–712 BCE
  • Geography:
    From Egypt; Said to be from Memphite Region, Abu Gurob
  • Medium:
    Glass Metal - Gold
  • Dimensions:
    7.1 × 2.5 cm (2 13/16 × 1 in.)
    Other (Chain (doubled)): 30 cm (11 13/16 in.)
  • Credit Line:
    Boston, Museum of Fine Arts; Gift of Mrs. Horace L. Mayer (68.836)
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art