ANKLET OF MERERET

ANKLET OF MERERET

     Identity:      Mereret, Daughter of Senusert III
    
Material:   Gold, Amethyst
    
Period:       Middle Kingdom, 12th Dynasty
    
Reign:       Senusert III

Dimensions:
    
Length:     34 cm

Coquetry enhanced with a prophylactic symbolism used to adorn women's ankles with delicate chains, formed of amethyst beads connected to a leopard's claws. With a remarkable combination of color, creative taste in ornament and competence in repoussé work, such beautiful jewelry united here in successful harmony amuletic protection of the individual and technical precision.

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