Pear-shaped pendant

New Kingdom, Ramesside

ca. 1300–1080 BCE

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 122

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Title: Pear-shaped pendant
Period: New Kingdom, Ramesside
Dynasty: Dynasty 19–20
Date: ca. 1300–1080 BCE
Geography: From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, MMA excavations
Medium: Glass
Dimensions: L. 1.1 × W. 0.5 cm (7/16 × 3/16 in.)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1909
Object Number: 09.180.2499
Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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