Gold Necklace of the Child Myt

Unknown

ca. 2051–2030 B.C. · Gold, twisted linen cord (ancient), modern stringing · Egyptian Art

Myt’s mummy was wrapped in several layers of sheets, and five necklaces (22.3.320–.324) were found between the layers around her head. The precious material and fine quality of her jewelry indicate that she must have been of high status, even though she was just a little girl five years old. It has been speculated that she was a daughter of Mentuhotep II, but there is no direct evidence for that.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 2051–2030 B.C.

Medium

Gold, twisted linen cord (ancient), modern stringing

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund and Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1922