Poppy-Bead Necklace

Dynasty Dynasty 17 (Ancient Egyptian, 1635–1550 BCE)

Period Second Intermediate Period (Ancient Egyptian, 1640–1550 BCE)

Place of OriginEgypt

Date1580-1550 BCE, 17th Dynasty

Dimensions13 7/8 in. (35.2 cm)

Mediumcarnelian

ClassificationJewelry

Credit LineGift of Florence Scott Libbey

Object number

1915.131

Not on View

DescriptionNecklace composed of carnelian beads shaped like poppies. Today it is strung together with other beads from a different source (accession 1925.766), creating a modern composite display.

Label TextAt some point in modern times, this necklace (accession 1915.131) was restrung with additional carnelian beads donated separately by the Egypt Exploration Society (accession 1925.766), resulting in a display composite rather than a complete original artifact.Exhibition HistoryToledo Museum of Art, The Egypt Experience: Secrets of the Tomb, October 29, 2010-January 8, 2012.