Egyptian Jewelry: A Picture Book

Ancient Egyptian Jewelry: A Picture Book

Lansing, Ambrose
1940
32 pages
20 illustrations
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This picture book features images of Ancient Egyptian Jewelry covering works from Pre-dynastic shell necklaces to intricately designed gold earrings of the Roman period. A brief introductory essay discusses the history of jewelry and the evolution of Ancient Egyptian jewelry craftsmanship.

Met Art in Publication

Belt, Glazed steatite, shell
ca. 4000–3800 B.C.
ca. 3500 B.C.
Broad collar, Black, white and blue-green faience
ca. 1981–1640 B.C.
Jewelry of the Child Myt, Gold, carnelian, silver, glass, blue paste, feldspar, amethyst, jasper, rock crystal, resin, linen twine, leather
ca. 2051–2030 B.C.
Pectoral and Necklace of Sithathoryunet with the Name of Senwosret II, Gold, carnelian, lapis lazuli, turquoise, garnet (pectoral)<br/>Gold, carnelian, lapis lazuli, turquoise, green feldspar (necklace)
ca. 1887–1878 B.C.
Broad Bracelet of Sithathoryunet, Gold, carnelian, turquoise, faience, Egyptian blue, lapis lazuli
ca. 1887–1813 B.C.
Uninscribed Scarab of Sithathoryunet, Lapis-lazuli
ca. 1887–1813 B.C.
Scarab of Sithathoryunet with the Name of Amenemhat III, Lapis-lazuli
ca. 1887–1813 B.C.
Motto Clasp of Sithathoryunet, Gold, carnelian, paste
ca. 1887–1813 B.C.
Lion Bracelet of Sithathoryunet, Gold, carnelian, turquoise
ca. 1887–1813 B.C.
Lion Bracelet of Sithathoryunet, Gold, carnelian, turquoise
ca. 1887–1813 B.C.
Motto Clasp of Sithathoryunet, Gold, carnelian, paste
ca. 1887–1813 B.C.
Leopard-Head Girdle of Sithathoryunet, Gold, amethyst, diorite pellets (inside)
ca. 1887–1813 B.C.
Claw Anklet of Sithathoryunet, Gold, amethyst
ca. 1887–1813 B.C.
Broad Bracelet of Sithathoryunet, Gold, carnelian, turquoise, faience, Egyptian blue, lapis lazuli
ca. 1887–1813 B.C.
Broad Anklet of Sithathoryunet, Gold, carnelian, turquoise
ca. 1887–1813 B.C.
Headdress element -- see 26.8.117a, Gold, gesso, carnelian, jasper, glass
ca. 1550–1295 B.C.
Pendant imitating a shell, Gold
ca. 1981–1295 B.C.
Hinged Cuff Bracelet, Gold, carnelian, turquoise, glass
ca. 1479–1425 B.C.
Scarab Finger Ring with the Names of Thutmose III and Hatshepsut, Gold, lapis lazuli
ca. 1479–1458 B.C.
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