Shell Inscribed with the Cartouche of Senwosret I, Middle Kingdom or later, Dynasty 12, ca. 1961–1917 B.C. or later, From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery south of pyramid, SE corner platform, Pit 378, 1920–21, Shell (Marine), nacre, L. 12.5 × W. 12 cm (4 15/16 × 4 3/4 in.), Polished down to its inner layer of nacre (mother of pearl), this iridescent oyster shell has been pierced with two holes so that it could be strung and hung around the neck. The royal name Senwosret has been incised into the surface
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Shell Inscribed, Cartouche, Senwosret I, Middle Kingdom, later, Dynasty 12, ca, 1961–1917 B.C, Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery south, pyramid, SE corner platform, Pit 378, 1920–21, Shell, Marine, nacre, L, 12.5, W, 12 cm, 4 15/16, 3/4, Polished down, inner layer, mother, pearl, iridescent oyster, shell, pierced, two holes, strung, hung, neck, royal name, Senwosret, incised, surface
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