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Pendant
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About this work
The rich gold and beautiful turquoise of this pendant make this piece of jewelry a visual delight. At the lower half one notices the fine braiding detail. The extravagant materials suggest it was made for a wealthy individual.
Cleveland Museum of Art’s own descriptionCredit linePendant, 1069–715 BCE. Egypt, Third Intermediate (1069–715 BCE), Dynasties 21–22. Gold and turquoise; overall: 5.1 x 2.3 cm (2 x 7/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Vivian Merrin, 1989.39
