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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Egyptian
Title:Necklace Terminal
Date Made:1570 BCE-1070 BCE (New Kingdom, Dynasties 18-20 or later)
Type:Adornment
Materials:Turquoise faience
Place Made:Africa; Asia; Egypt
Measurements:: 1 1/4 x 2 3/8 x 1/4 in.; 3.175 x 6.0325 x .635 cm
Accession Number:  MH 1910.11.A.K
Credit Line:Purchase with Acquisition Fund
Museum Collection:  Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
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Description:
Half-moon shaped terminal for "broad collar" necklace, with 6 holes along straight edge and single hole on curved side. One end has been broken off. The 6 holes, for fastening rows of beads, run from edge to back and cannot be seen from front. The single hole on the curved side, for cord to tie around wearer's neck, goes from front to back.

Tags:
ancient; archaeology; jewelry; fashion; costume

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