Necklace with disc beads and amulets ca. 1550-1425 B.C. New Kingdom This necklace is composed of tiny disk beads interspersed with a variety of amulets, including falcons, a frog, Tawerets, a lotus, bolti fish, a shell or bullae, a hand, and a "nefer" sign. Some amulets, such as the lotus, frog, and fish, symbolize fertility, while Taweret and the falcon offer protection. The "nefer" hieroglyph conveys a good wish. This necklace was one of three stored in a small jewelry box in a man's burial.. Necklace with disc beads and amulets. ca. 1550-1425 B.C.. Carnelian, gold, silver, faience, glass, yellow stone, tin. New Kingdom. From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Tomb CC 37, Burial 53, Carnarvon/Carter excavations, 1911. Dynasty 18
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