Wristlet

Description

Wristlet consisting of a string of nine graduated pendants in the form of hands, one in green faience and the others in carnelian: Ancient Egyptian, Upper Egypt, Qau el-Kebir, First Intermediate Period, 8th Dynasty, c.2175-2125 BC

Museum reference

A.1924.632 L

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Wristlet

Production information

Egypt, Northern Africa

Date

First Intermediate Period
8th Dynasty

Style / Culture

Ancient Egyptian

Materials

Faience, Carnelian

Collection place(s)

Qau el-Kebir, Upper Egypt, Egypt, Northern Africa

Exhibitions

• Egyptian Gallery, 2003 - 2008 (2003 - 2008)
  Royal Scottish Museum

• Ancient Egypt (29 Jul 2011)
  National Museum of Scotland