Egyptian Broad Collar

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Egyptian broad collar in faience. The broad collar is one of the most characteristic elements of ancient Egyptian jewellery. Called wesekh, which means 'the broad one', broad collars are often made up of different rows of beads. 11th Dynasty, c. 2040-1985 BCE. Deir el-Bahari, Egypt.

The British Museum, London.

Photo taken at an exhibition of The Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, Australia.

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Liana Miate
Liana is the Social Media Editor for Ancient History Encyclopedia. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in ancient Greece, Rome & Late Antiquity. She is particularly passionate about Rome and Greece, and anything to do with mythology or wo

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