Necklace Counterweight (menat)

Culture: Ancient Egyptian
Period: New Kingdom, c.1550–1069 BCE
Dynasty: Dynasty 18, c.1550–1292 BCE
Date: 1550–1069 BCE
Material: Bronze
from: Egypt, Africa
Classification: Metalwork, sculpture
Collection: Ancient Art
Current Location: On View, Gallery 313
Dimensions: 2 11/16 x 1 1/2 in. (6.9 x 3.8 cm)
Credit Line: Museum Purchase
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 35:1924

- 1924
Vladimir G. Simkhovitch, New York, NY, USA

1924 -
Saint Louis Art Museum, purchased from Vladimir G. Simkhovitch [1]

Notes:
[1] Invoice from Vladimir G. Simkhovitch dated March 31, 1924 [SLAM document files]. Minutes of the Adminstrative Board of Control of the City Art Museum, March 27, 1924.

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