Nefertem

Egyptian (Artist)

1070-664 BCE (Third Intermediate-Late Period)

silver
(Ancient Egypt and Nubia , Jewelry)

The surface of this cast silver pendant representing Nefertem is very deteriorated but traces of the incised lines marking the kilt and lotus blossom can still be seen. There is a suspension loop behind the blossom and one counterweight is broken off.

Provenance

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Dikran Kelekian, New York and Paris [date and mode of acquisition unknown] [said to be from the pyramids in Egypt]; Henry Walters, Baltimore, 1909, by purchase; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.

Exhibitions

1979-1980

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

Conservation

Date	Description	Narrative
5/5/1977	Examination	examined for condition

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Geographies

Egypt (Place of Origin)

Measurements

H: 2 13/16 x W: 1 x D: 1/2 in. (7.14 x 2.51 x 1.32 cm)

Credit Line

Acquired by Henry Walters, 1909

Location in Museum

Not on view

Accession Number

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57.1476

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