Description:

Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, ca. 1550 to 1292 BCE. A beautiful slit earring carved from carnelian of deep vermilion hues. The penannular jewelry piece features a central slit in which one would insert part of their ear or lobe, hence the name "slit earring", and would have been worn in pairs or in greater numbers simultaneously. Size: 0.47" L x 0.70" W x 0.68" H (1.2 cm x 1.8 cm x 1.7 cm)

Exhibited in the Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art (RAFFMA), California State University, San Bernardino from 2011 to 2023, reference number EL02.001.2011.

Cf. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession numbers 17.6.109 and 74.51.4459.

Provenance: Collection of Dr. W. Benson Harer, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired before 2004; Exhibited in the Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art (RAFFMA), California State University, San Bernardino from 2011 to 2023, reference number EL02.001.2011

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  • Condition: Repair to one terminal, with small chips and light adhesive residue along break lines. Very light abrasions and chips, otherwise in great condition. Wonderful surface smoothness throughout, and fantastic color. Not recommended for wear due to age and fragility.

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