Fragment of a votive bracelet
Unknown Artist
ca. 1295–1070 B.C.
Medium
Faience
Dimensions
H. 3.4 × W. 2.3 × Th. 0.5 cm (1 5/16 × 7/8 × 3/16 in.)
Classification
Votive bracelet
Period
New Kingdom, Ramesside
Department
Egyptian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Egypt Exploration Fund, 1909
Accession Number
09.182.19.28
Art Historical Context
This delicate fragment of a votive hails from Egypt's New Kingdom, specifically the Ramesside periodca. 1295–1070 B.C.), during Dynasties 19–20. This era, marked by pharaohs like Ramesses II, was a golden age of imperial power, monumental architecture, and vibrant religious devotion. Votive objects like this were crafted as offerings to deities, often worn as jewelry before being dedicated in temples, blending personal adornment with spiritual purpose. Donated to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in1909 by the Egypt Exploration Fund, it offers a glimpse into everyday piety amid grand royal achiev...