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EGYPTIAN SNAKE
LARIAT After Egypt
came under the rule of the
Hellenistic Greeks, the snake
became an important jewelry
motif, well suited to coiling
around the neck and wrist,
and valued for its association
with Asclepius, a god of
healing. A gold snake bracelet
in the Museum’s collection
from the Macedonian and
Ptolemaic period (332–30
B.C.) has been adapted for
our dramatic lariat with an
adjustable snake. 24K gold
overlay. Lobster claw closure.
20"L. 80-013283 $225
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C. EGYPTIAN NEFER
NECKLACE TOP Several
beautifully crafted broad collars
in the Museum’s collection
were gifts from the great king
Thutmose III to his wives. One
of these (New Kingdom, Dynasty
18, ca. 1504–1450 B.C.) is made
of gold palmettes and nefer
hieroglyphs, nefer meaning
“good” or “beautiful.” Bringing
beauty to the wearer, this radiant
collar is the source for our
distinctive top. Three-quarter
sleeves. Classic fit. Cotton/
spandex. Imported.
Machine wash. $45
Small (4–6) 80-016302
Medium (8–10) 80-016303
Large (12–14) 80-016304
Extra Large (16) 80-016305
Photographs may have been enlarged
or enhanced to show detail.
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A–B. NEW PRINCESS
SITHATHORYUNET
TEARDROP JEWELRY
The Museum’s collection
includes a colorful necklace of
teardrop-shaped gold, carnelian,
lapis, feldspar, and amethyst
beads (Middle Kingdom, Dynasty
12, ca. 1887–1813 B.C.). It
once belonged to Princess
Sithathoryunet, who lived during
the reigns of Senwosret II and
Amenemhat III. This ancient
strand is the source for our
simple yet elegant beaded
jewelry. 18K gold overlay, dyed
turquoise-colored howlite, and
amethyst. Necklaces also include
carnelian and dyed lapis.
A. 36" Necklace Hook closure.
80-018163 $135
18" Necklace (not shown)
Hook closure. 80-018165 $95
B. Earrings Pierced. 2"L.
80-018166 $35
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