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Broad collar, 2040-1783 BCE
Ancient Egyptianexpand_more
Egyptian faienceexpand_more
Gift of Edward S. Harknessexpand_more 27.42.4
On View in Gallery 254expand_more
This broad collar with falcon head terminals is made of Egyptian faience, a glazed ceramic made not of clay but silica, one of the ingredients of glass. Its characteristic green color was likened to new plant shoots and was symbolic of regeneration, while its luster evoked the brilliance of the sun. Because Egyptians believed they could be reborn into the afterlife, these associations made faience the ideal material for funerary jewelry.
