Fish Pendant ca. 1878–1749 Middle Kingdom The loop for suspension at the mouth of the fish shows that it would have hung vertically as a pendant. Its overall shape with a sharp dorsal fin allows to determine that this is a Synodontis batensoda. More detailed pendants confirm this identification. This type of catfish often swims upside down very close to the surface and is hence also called the "upside-down catfish."Link to a blog about upside-down catfishThe Upside-down Catfish. Fish Pendant. ca. 1878–1749 Turquoise, gold. Middle Kingdom. From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, ce
Fish Pendant ca. 1878–1749 Middle Kingdom The loop for suspension at the mouth of the fish shows that it would have hung vertically as a pendant. Its overall shape with a sharp dorsal fin allows to determine that this is a Synodontis batensoda. More detailed pendants confirm this identification. This type of catfish often swims upside down very close to the surface and is hence also called the "upside-down catfish."Link to a blog about upside-down catfishThe Upside-down Catfish. Fish Pendant. ca. 1878–1749 Turquoise, gold. Middle Kingdom. From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery west of the tomb of Senwosret (758), Pit 847, MMA excavations, 1908–09. late Dynasty 12–early Dynasty 13
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