Photo of collection object Fragment of a Necklace — Fragment of a Necklace, 1540–1296 BC. steatite, glass, carnelian, and faience, Overall: 12 cm (4 3/4 in.). Gift of the British School of Archaeology in Egypt, 1915.15. CC0.

Fragment of a Necklace

1540–1296 BC

Maker Unknown

Egyptian and Ancient Near Eastern Art

Fragment of a Necklace, 1540–1296 BC. Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18. Steatite, glass, carnelian, and faience; overall: 12 cm (4 3/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of the British School of Archaeology in Egypt 1915.15 The carnelian bead, known by its fiery color, is broken and consists of little more than its suspension hole.

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Maker Unknown
Classification: Jewelry
Formatted Medium: steatite, glass, carnelian, and faience
Medium: steatite, glass, carnelian, faience
Dimensions: Overall: 12 cm (4 3/4 in.)
Departments: Egyptian and Ancient Near Eastern Art
Accession Number: 1915.15
Credit Line: Gift of the British School of Archaeology in Egypt
Rights Statement: CC0

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