Feb 28, 2024
Broad collar of Nefer Amulets - Met Museum Collection
Inventory Number: 26.8.135a New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1504–1450 B.C. Location Information: From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Wadi Gabbanat el-Qurud, Wadi D, Tomb of the Three Foreign Wives of Thutmose III
Description:
The "nefer" hieroglyph signifies the word meaning "good" or "beautiful," so perhaps this necklace was meant to bring good wishes to the wearer. A collar of this size and craftsmanship belonged to a member of the upper class - in this case, a wife of Thutmose III.