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16" Egyptian Cowrie shell/Lapis necklace

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The Cowrie shells were adapted from a belt that was worn by women in the Middle Kingdom (2040-1640 B.C.E.), and was found in a tomb at Abydos. The shells have amuletic significance. The belt is now in the collection of the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. Original image on left. 24K antique gold-plate over pewter enhanced by Lapis beads. Approximately 16" (40cm) long.

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Egyptian Cowrie shell clip earrings

     The Cowrie shells were adapted from a belt found in a tomb at Abydos. The belt is now in the collection of the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. This type of belt was worn by women in the Middle Kingdom (2040-1640 B.C.E.). These shells have amuletic significance. Original image on left.
     24K antique gold-plate over pewter and brass clips. Approximately 0.6" x 1".

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$40.00

16" Egyptian Cowrie shell/Carnelian necklace

The Cowrie shells were adapted from a belt that was worn by women in the Middle Kingdom (2040-1640 B.C.E.), and was found in a tomb at Abydos. The shells have amuletic significance. . The belt is now in the collection of the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. Original image on left.
24K antique gold-plate over pewter enhanced by Carnelian beads. Approximately 16" (40cm) long.

$142.00