Fish Pendant, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1981–1650 B.C., From Egypt, Gold, L. 2.9 cm, This fish pendant depicts a tilapia and might have been worn as a hair ornament. Tilapias were a symbol for fertility and regeneration since they carry their eggs in their mouths until the eggs hatch.
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Fish Pendant, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca, 1981–1650 B.C, Egypt, Gold, L, 2.9 cm, fish, pendant, depicts, tilapia, might, worn, hair ornament, Tilapias, symbol, fertility, regeneration, carry, eggs, mouths, eggs hatch
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