COLLAR OF NEFERUPTAH

COLLAR OF NEFERUPTAH

       Identity:       Neferuptah, Princess
      
Material:     Gold, Feldspar, Carnelian
     
Period:         Middle Kingdom, 12th Dynasty
    
  Reign:          Amenemhat III

Dimensions:
    
Length:        36.5 cm
     
Width:          10 cm

       This "wesekh" (wide) collar is made of a network of tubular beads of feldspar and carnelian arranged in six rows alternating with files of little gold beads. Teardrop-shaped pieces inlaid with feldspar and carnelian border the lowest row. The two falcon heads fasten the collar and are hammered gold leaf worked in repoussé. The counterpoise is well matched to the design of the collar. Because of its protective value, the wesekh collar was a favorite ornament of gods, kings and private individuals alike, hence, this collar accompanied princess Neferuptah in her sarcophagus.

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