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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.i
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A teardrop-shaped pendant centers a polished carnelian stone within a dark gray silver frame. The stone transitions between shades of vibrant orange and translucent red. A thick metal band with a rough, uneven texture encases the stone's perimeter, tapering at the top where a small loop for hanging protrudes. The weathered, dark silver contrasts against the smooth, glossy surface of the central gemstone.

Oyster-Shell Pendant

1980–1801 BCE

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

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