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, Silver, linen cord, L. of necklace cm (27 3/4 in.); Greatest diam. cm (1 1/4 in.); Smallest diam. cm (1 in.), After Wah's mummy had been partially wrapped, this necklace of silver beads was tied around the neck. The beads were strung on twelve or more strands of thread that were then twisted through ties of thick linen cord

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