Faience pendant in the form of grapes

13th–12th century BCE

Not on view

Symbolic objects used for amulets include a menat-pendant, the djed-sign, a papyrus capital are all common in Egyptian architecture. Also, a pectoral, such as is used on mummies, a bunch of grapes, or other clusters of fruit, and an inscribed bead are common shapes.

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Title: Faience pendant in the form of grapes
Date: 13th–12th century BCE
Culture: Egyptian
Medium: Faience
Dimensions: Other: 1 3/8 x 3/8 x 2 1/16 in. (3.4 x 1 x 5.2 cm)
Classifications: Miscellaneous-Faience, Miscellaneous-Stone
Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
Object Number: 74.51.4522
Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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