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Bracelet fragments
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, dynasty 4, reign of Sneferu–Khufu
2575–2528 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Tomb of Hetepheres (G 7000 X)
Medium/Technique
Silver, lapis lazuli, tourquoise, carnelian
Dimensions
Diameter: 10 cm (3 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number47.1700
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Bracelets and armlets
DescriptionFragments of silver bracelet from the tomb of Queen Hetep-heres; roughly one third preserved; with parts of two butterflies inlaid in turquoise, lapis lazuli, and carnelian, and one round carnelian inlay.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, tomb of Hetepheres (G 7000 X). 1926: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; gift of the Egyptian Government, 1947.
(Accession Date: January 1, 1947)
(Accession Date: January 1, 1947)