Necklace

1969.01.0006

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification	Necklace (1969.01.0006)
Classification/ Nomenclature	Personal Artifacts : Adornment : Body Adornments
Artist/Maker	Unknown
Geographic Location	Africa, North : Egypt : el-Ashmunein
Period/Date	14th– 17th Dynasties, Hyksos Period, 1720– 1570 BCE
Culture	Egyptian
Location	On Exhibitin the Egypt exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length)	87.0 cm
Dimension 2 (Diameter)	0.5 cm
Dimension 3 (N/A)	N/A
Weight	15 g
Measuring Remarks	Largest measurement is the length of the necklace and includes string.
Materials	Glass--Faience, Textile--Cotton, Plant--Fiber, Plant--Cotton, Ceramic--Earthenware
Manufacturing Processes	Cast, Firing, Stringing
Munsell Color Information	Light Grayish Brown (7.5 Y R 6/2) -ns Light Yellowish Brown ( 10 Y R 6/4) -ns Black ( N 2.25) -ns

Research Remarks

Published Description	N/A
Description	N/A
Comparanda	N/A
Bibliography	Divisions for region taken from: Baines & Málek 1980 Atlas of Ancient Egypt. Oxford: Phaidon.

Artifact History

Archaeological Data	N/A
Credit Line/Dedication	Gift of Mrs. Michael (Marajen) Chinigo
Reproduction	No
Reproduction Information	N/A

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