Necklace
- Culture
- Ancient Egyptian
- Period
- New Kingdom, c.1550–1069 BCE
- Dynasty
- Dynasty 18, c.1550–1292 BCE
- Date
- 1336–1327 BCE
- Material
- Gold, carnelian, and colored glass
- Classification
- Jewelry & personal accessories, metalwork
- Collection
- Ancient Art
- Current Location
- Not on view
- Dimensions
- 18 x 15/16 in. (45.7 x 2.4 cm)
- Credit Line
- Museum Purchase
- Rights
- Public Domain
- Object Number
- 16:1940
Provenance
Howard Carter (1874-1939), London, England [1]
- 1940
Spink & Son, Ltd., London, England
1940 -
Saint Louis Art Museum, purchased from Spink & Son, Ltd. [2]
Notes:
[1] An information sheet from R. Forrer of Spink & Son, dated February 6, 1940, states that the necklace was from "the personal collection" of English archeologist Howard Carter [SLAM document files].
[2] See note [1]. Minutes of the Administrative Board of Control of the City Art Museum, March 7, 1940.
- 1940
Spink & Son, Ltd., London, England
1940 -
Saint Louis Art Museum, purchased from Spink & Son, Ltd. [2]
Notes:
[1] An information sheet from R. Forrer of Spink & Son, dated February 6, 1940, states that the necklace was from "the personal collection" of English archeologist Howard Carter [SLAM document files].
[2] See note [1]. Minutes of the Administrative Board of Control of the City Art Museum, March 7, 1940.
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