Model Broad Collar of Hapiankhtifi ca. 1981-1802 B.C. Middle Kingdom 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.. Model Broad Collar of Hapiankhtifi. ca. 1981-1802 B.C.. Faience, blue green and black. Middle Kingdom. From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Meir, Tomb of Hapiankhtifi, Mummy, Khashaba excavations, 1910-12. D
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