The arts and crafts of ancient Egypt . 93. Bracelets (1st dynasty)95. Gold seal (Vlth dynasty ?) 94. Chain (Vlth dynasty) 96. Gold uraeus (Xllth dynasty) JEWELLERY The Xllth dynasty has left us some magnificentgroups of jewellery, which were found at general effect of this work is graceful and sin-cere in design and pure in colour. There is noglitter and pomp about it, but it has the highestbeauty of careful harmony and perfect finish. Thetints of the carnelian, turquoise, and lazuli whichare used have been precisely chosen for their clearstrength of colour, while the Egyptian syst
The arts and crafts of ancient Egypt . 93. Bracelets (1st dynasty)95. Gold seal (Vlth dynasty ?) 94. Chain (Vlth dynasty) 96. Gold uraeus (Xllth dynasty) JEWELLERY The Xllth dynasty has left us some magnificentgroups of jewellery, which were found at general effect of this work is graceful and sin-cere in design and pure in colour. There is noglitter and pomp about it, but it has the highestbeauty of careful harmony and perfect finish. Thetints of the carnelian, turquoise, and lazuli whichare used have been precisely chosen for their clearstrength of colour, while the Egyptian system ofputting a line of gold between two bright coloursprevents any dazzling or clashing. The charm ofthis jewellery lies in the calm, fresh, cool colouringwith the unhesitating perfection of the work, whichseems to ignore all difficulty or compromise. Three pectoral ornaments made in successivereigns are each formed of an open-work gold plate,engraved on one side and inlaid withcolouredstoneson the other. The engraved sides of two are
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