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Jewelry, an important element of ancient Egyptian culture, encompassed a variety of materials, such as glass, gems, and precious substances, including faience and other ceramics. Some ancient Egyptian jewelry helped provide spiritual protection in life and death, most notably scarab amulets, which represent Khepri, the early morning sun god connected with resurrection. As seen in the silhouettes of both Chanel necklaces, the <em>wesekh</em>, or broad-collar necklace, is often referenced in modern and contemporary fashion. This was donned by members of the ancient Egyptian elite and often shown in depictions of deities, highlighting the hierarchy of access to such fine jewelry.
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97015
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Broad Collar
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97015
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Broad Collar
description
Jewelry, an important element of ancient Egyptian culture, encompassed a variety of materials, such as glass, gems, and precious substances, including faience and other ceramics. Some ancient Egyptian jewelry helped provide spiritual protection in life and death, most notably scarab amulets, which represent Khepri, the early morning sun god connected with resurrection. As seen in the silhouettes of both Chanel necklaces, the <em>wesekh</em>, or broad-collar necklace, is often referenced in modern and contemporary fashion. This was donned by members of the ancient Egyptian elite and often shown in depictions of deities, highlighting the hierarchy of access to such fine jewelry.
date
1900–1916
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CC0
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CC0
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en
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Q79481021
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Jewelry
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1
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import
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Diameter: 20.5 cm (8 1/16 in.); Overall: 25 cm (9 13/16 in.)
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Egypt, Style of late Dynasty 18 but essentially modern
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1916.66
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faience, glass, and stone, modern stringing
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Broad Collar, 1900–1916. Egypt, Style of late Dynasty 18 but essentially modern. Faience, glass, and stone, modern stringing; diameter: 20.5 cm (8 1/16 in.); overall: 25 cm (9 13/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade, 1916.660
collection
Egypt - Modern Forgery
citations
citation
Berman, Lawrence M., and Kenneth J. Bohač.<em> Catalogue of Egyptian Art: The Cleveland Museum of Art.</em> Cleveland, OH: Cleveland Museum of Art, 1999
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Reproduced and Mentioned: p. 538
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Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade
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2026-05-29 05:13:30.371000
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97015
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Egyptian and Ancient Near Eastern Art
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Egypt - Modern Forgery
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faience, glass, and stone, modern stringing
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