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Silver bracelet of Hetepheres I (reproduction)

Copy of complete silver bracelet of Hetepheres I; electrotype with colored plastic inlays; made by William Young.

Details

  • ID
    MFAB_52.1837
  • Department
    Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
  • Classification
    Reproductions & paintings
  • Findspot
    G 7000 X (original). Made by Mr. William J. Young, 1947
  • Dimensions
    Legacy dimension: Outer diameter .10 m. Inner diameter .07 m. W. .024
  • Credit Line
    Made by Mr. William J. Young
  • Object Ownership Information
    MFA
  • Period
    Old Kingdom (original), Dynasty 4, reign of Snefru to Khufu
  • Individual - Modern
    William Young, American
  • Notes
    This object is a reproducation of an object excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition, but was not recorded in any object register book.

Published Documents 1

Full Bibliography

  • Smith, William Stevenson. "The Tomb of Hetep-heres I" Bulletin of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 51, No. 284 (June 1953), p. 27, fig. 6.

People 1

Modern People

  • William Young

    • Type Individual - Modern
    • Nationality & Dates American
    • Remarks Founded Museum of Fine Arts' Objects Conservation and Scientific Research Laboratory in 1929, remaining director until his retirement in 1976.