Model Broad Collar of Hapiankhtifi

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ca. 1981–1802 B.C. · Faience, blue green and black · Egyptian Art

One of the complete burial groups excavated at Meir belonged to the Steward Hapiankhtifi. When the mummy was unwrapped in the Museum numerous objects were discovered: a model dagger and sheath, two mirrors, a bat amulet, jewelry, and a ceremonial flail–an emblem of Osiris, with whom the deceased is identified. Broad collars of faience beads such as this were an indispensable part of every funerary outfit. This one - restrung in the Museum - consists of 9 rows of cylindrical beads strung on edge in a sequence of 2 blue, 1 black, 2 blue, 1 black and 3 blue rows. At the bottom are 23 leaf pendants with 2 blue cylindrical beads strung together lengthwise between them. Two semi-circular clasps lay on the shoulders of the wearer.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1981–1802 B.C.

Medium

Faience, blue green and black

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1912