Coming back to the Queens of Egypt exhibit at the Museum of History today. This video projection of ancient Egypt would be reflected in the display cases I would photograph below it.
Items below included a statue of the cat goddess Bastet, a double tray, and other items typical of the dressing table of a woman in the harems of ancient Egypt.
Carnelian necklaces of the New Kingdom caught my eye.
Other items displayed: a vase in the shape of a baboon, a spoon, or a comb, are seen here. Tomorrow we conclude our look at this exhibit.
That necklace is stunning.
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ReplyDeleteA very unique necklace. Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteI bought a lot of jewelry there ! Unique and cheap ! Silver and half precious stones are really a bargain there !
ReplyDeleteEstou a gostar.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e um Bom Setembro.
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Those necklaces steal the show today.
ReplyDelete...jewelry has held a special place in society through the ages.
ReplyDeleteYou flexed your photographic skill here, William.
ReplyDeleteEl gusto de la mujer por adornarse, bien desarrollado estaba en esos tiempos. El valor de las joyas, dependía de su posición social.
ReplyDeleteThose necklaces were quite something.
ReplyDeleteAgain the video projections would have been fascinating to watch William 💜
ReplyDeleteI love seeing these tiny things that once meant something to someone.
ReplyDelete@Linda: quite so.
ReplyDelete@Italiafinlandia: indeed.
@Nancy: thank you.
@Gattina: I can imagine.
@Francisco: thanks.
@Jan: they do.
@Tom: always.
ReplyDelete@David: indeed.
@Mirada: thank you.
@Marie: they were.
@Grace: they were a good touch.
@Sharon: me too.
It is eerie in a way to see items we wear today, knowing a person wore similar thousands of years ago. Nice photos
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely little objects from everyday life.
ReplyDeleteSuch history!
ReplyDeleteIntriguing ~
ReplyDeleteLiving in the moment,
A ShutterBut Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Yes, a very striking necklace.
ReplyDelete@Maywyn: I agree.
ReplyDelete@RedPat: definitely.
@Jennifer: and a lot of it.
@Carol: very much so.
@Revrunner: indeed.
Lizzie's all about the cat goddess!
ReplyDeleteOf course!
DeleteSuch tiny beads!
ReplyDeleteVery intricate.
DeleteI'm wondering how those beads retained their color or if the museum restored it? So dynamic!
ReplyDeleteI suppose it depends on how they were found. Were they sealed in a box, for instance?
DeleteI'm betting the carnelian necklace really stood out, probably was a very vibrant bright red.
ReplyDeleteIt was.
DeleteThe necklace is so intricate and beautiful:)
ReplyDeleteDefinitely.
DeleteI would love to see this, looks like another magnificent exhibit.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed it.
DeleteI do like the Carnelian necklaces.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Me too.
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