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Pectoral, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 13–-17, 1783-–1550 B.C. (gold & silver with inlays of carnelian...

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BST711373
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Pectoral, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 13–-17, 1783-–1550 B.C. (gold & silver with inlays of carnelian and glass)
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Egyptian, Second Intermediate Period (c.1750-c.1650 BC) / Egyptian
Location
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Medium
gold and silver with inlays of carnelian and glass
Date
1783 BC - 1550 BC (C18th BC - C16th BC)
Dimensions
11.2x36.5x0.5 cms
Image description

vulture with outstretched wings representing the tutelary goddess of Upper Egypt, Nekhbet, grasping coils of rope, a symbol of eternity. To the left of the vulture's body is a rearing cobra. She is Wadjyt, the goddess of Lower Egypt. Together, they form a pair referred to as the "two ladies," guardian deities of the king.

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Photograph © 2024 Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. All rights reserved. / Bridgeman Images
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Egyptian Special Purchase Fund, William Francis Warden Fund, Florence E. and Horace L. Mayer Fund
Image keywords
ceremony / Ancient Egypt / Antiquity / Egypt / Africa / North Africa / bird / snake / reptile / animal / multi coloured / animals / snake / ornate / multicoloured / funerary / spirituality / cobra / vulture / egyptian / pectoral / egypt / colourful / inlay / metalwork / death / second intermediate period / polychrome / artefact / jewellery / artifact / eternity / multi-coloured / ancient egypt / inlaid / wadjyt / nekhbet / cloisonne
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