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Egyptian (Artist)
faience
(Ancient Egypt and Nubia )

This large openwork bead made of blue faience has on either side five different goddesses, each identified by a headdress. The hollow space between suggests the two sides of the plaque were made in identical moulds and joined before firing. Perforated lengthwise.

Provenance
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object.

Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.

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1979-1980 Jewelry - Ancient to Modern. The Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore.

Conservation

Date Description Narrative
5/28/1962 Treatment cleaned
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Egypt (Place of Origin)

Measurements

H: 1 3/4 x W: 1 15/16 x W: 1/4 in. (4.42 x 4.98 x 0.57 cm)

Credit Line

Acquired by Henry Walters

Location in Museum

Not on view

Accession Number

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48.1662

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