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Pendant in the form of a uraeus
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 11
2140–1991 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Naga el-Deir, Tomb N 453 B
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Height: 6.2 cm (2 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number21.973
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Pendants
DescriptionSilver uraeus pendant.
ProvenanceFrom Naga-el-Deir N453 b, neck of body. 1904: excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; 1921: assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.(Accession Date: January 1, 1921)