A Vintage Egyptian-Style Silver Shell pendant, MMA 1976, 1976 Amulets - Protection A large storage jar with

A large storage jar with a flat bottom

Tillou (1935–2021)

now missing

bought in the 1970s from the London trade

A Vintage Egyptian-Style Silver Shell pendant, MMA 1976, 1976 Amulets - Protection A large storage jar withThis fine silver shell pendant was issued by the Metropolitan Museum of Art as part of the jewelry collection commemorating the 1976 King Tut exhibition. It is offered here strong on a modern 18" silver chain. The original pendant, in the form of a bivalve shell, belonged to Queen Mereret of the XII Dynasty. The shell was beaten from a disk of gold and a suspension ring was soldered to the apex of the hollow back. Pearl shells, trimmed to shape and