Necklace
6th Century - 7th Century (made)
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| Place of origin |
Gilt bronze necklace, consisting of a chain from which is hung a series of convex circular pendants. One end contains a fastening in the form of an unclear shape but which may be an animal's head. The surface is highly corroded.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Gilt bronze |
| Brief description | Necklace, gilt bronze, el-Hibeh, Egypt, Byzantine, possibly 6th or 7th Century |
| Physical description | Gilt bronze necklace, consisting of a chain from which is hung a series of convex circular pendants. One end contains a fastening in the form of an unclear shape but which may be an animal's head. The surface is highly corroded. |
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| Credit line | Given by the Egypt Exploration Fund |
| Object history | Found at el-Hibeh, 1902-3 excavation season. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 1329-1903 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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