Broad Collar
Unknown Artist
1900–1916
Medium
faience, glass, and stone, modern stringing
Dimensions
l. 25 cm · diam. 20.5 cm
Classification
Jewelry
Department
Egyptian and Ancient Near Eastern Art
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade
Accession Number
1916.660
About this artwork
Jewelry, an important element of ancient Egyptian culture, encompassed a variety of materials, such as glass, gems, and precious substances, including faience and other ceramics. Some ancient Egyptian jewelry helped provide spiritual protection in life and death, most notably scarab amulets, which represent Khepri, the early morning sun god connected with resurrection. As seen in the silhouettes of both Chanel necklaces, the wesekh, or broad-collar necklace, is often referenced in modern and con...