Necklace Belonging to Psusennes I

The Egyptian Museum: Floor 2 Hall 2


Material : Lapis Lazuli , Gold , and Beads
Diameter : 1 . 8 - 2 . 5
Found in : Tanis , Tomb of Psusennes I , Sepulcher of Psusennes I (1940)
Period : Third Intermediate Period
Reign of : Psusennes I
Dynasty: XXI
Belonged_to: Psusennes I
Archeologist : P . MONTET
This necklace was found by archeologist Pierre Montet in 1940 in the Tomb of Psusennes I , in the crypt of Psusennes I in Tanis . This piece of jewelry was dedicated to the gods of Assur by a high Assyrian dignitary for the life of his oldest daughter . Decorated with lapis lazuli , gold , and beads , the item contains two strings of balls fastened at the ends with small gold clasps carved with a cartouche bearing the name of Psusennes I . The balls are made from lapis lazuli with only two in the center made from gold .
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  • Tanis
  • Tomb of Psusennes I

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