A Vintage Egyptian-Style Silver Shell pendant, MMA 1976, 1976 Medium - Wood acquired from Achmed Saeedi

acquired from Achmed Saeedi

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A Vintage Egyptian-Style Silver Shell pendant, MMA 1976, 1976 Medium - Wood acquired from Achmed SaeediThis fine silver shell pendant was issued by the Metropolitan Museum of Art as part of the jewelry collection commemorating the 1976 King Tut exhibition. It is offered here strong on a modern 18" silver chain. The original pendant, in the form of a bivalve shell, belonged to Queen Mereret of the XII Dynasty. The shell was beaten from a disk of gold and a suspension ring was soldered to the apex of the hollow back. Pearl shells, trimmed to shape and