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Oyster-Shell Pendant

1980–1801 BCE

Egypt, Middle Kingdom (2040–1648 BCE), Dynasty 12

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Medium
carnelian and silver
Measurements
Overall: 1.5 cm (9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust 1914.792.h
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Not on view
Print
A carnelian and silver pendant is shaped like a teardrop. A translucent, deep orange-red stone is nestled within a thick silver frame, its polished surface transitioning into a rough, pitted dark border that follows its rounded contour. At the top, the silver narrows to form a small, circular loop. The vibrant carnelian glows with light, contrasting against the weathered, textured appearance of the oxidized metallic setting that outlines the stone.

Oyster-Shell Pendant

1980–1801 BCE

Egypt, Middle Kingdom (2040–1648 BCE), Dynasty 12

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