Lotus Necklace Clasp
Object type: Broad collar terminal, necklace clasp, lotus
Department: Egyptian Art
Period: New Kingdom, Amarna Period
Dynasty: Dynasty 18
Reign: reign of Akhenaten
Date: ca. 1353–1336 B.C.
Medium: Green and white faience
Dimensions: L. 5 cm (1 15/16 in.); W. 6.5 cm (2 9/16 in.)
Geography: From    Egypt Middle Egypt Amarna (Akhetaten)
Locale: Private houses in the town
Excavation: Petrie/Carter excavations, 1891–92
Credit line: Gift of Edward S. Harkness, 1921
Accession year: 1921