Necklace of Wah, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1981–1975 , From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Southern Asasif, Tomb of Wah

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Necklace of Wah, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1981–1975 , From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Southern Asasif, Tomb of Wah (), Mummy, bandages at neck, 1920, Faience, linen cord, L of necklace 68 cm (26 3/4 in); greatest diam. cm (1/2 in); smallest diam. cm (3/8 in), Five of Wah's necklaces were probably worn during his lifetime, although some may have been restrung for his burial. After Wah's mummy had been partially wrapped, this necklace of blue faience beads was tied around the neck

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
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