A Vintage Egyptian-Style Silver Shell pendant, MMA 1976, 1976 Amulets - Protection Long Island

Long Island

Tillou (1935–2021)

The handle is connected to the bowl by an elegantly curved piece of silver that tapers to a pointed tip

it was the red stone par excellence

The heart scarab

A Vintage Egyptian-Style Silver Shell pendant, MMA 1976, 1976 Amulets - Protection Long IslandThis fine silver shell pendant was issued by the Metropolitan Museum of Art as part of the jewelry collection commemorating the 1976 King Tut exhibition. It is offered here strong on a modern 18" silver chain. The original pendant, in the form of a bivalve shell, belonged to Queen Mereret of the XII Dynasty. The shell was beaten from a disk of gold and a suspension ring was soldered to the apex of the hollow back. Pearl shells, trimmed to shape and