Vintage Metropolitan Museum of Art (MMA) Egyptian Revival Necklace – 1979
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A stunning collectible from the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Egyptian Revival jewelry line, inspired by ancient Egyptian artifacts in the Met’s collection. This piece features the classic winged scarab / Horus motif, a symbol of rebirth and divine protection, beautifully detailed in rich cobalt-blue and russet-red enamel.
✨ Details:
• Pendant marked: © MMA 1979
• Chain tag marked: 1/20 12 KT GF MMA
• Chain: 12-karat gold-filled (not plated)
• Pendant: Gold-plated with enamel detailing
• Pendant size: approx. 1” wide × ½” high
• Chain length: 15” total
• Clasp: Spring-ring closure
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition — no missing enamel or significant wear
• Era: Late 1970s
• Origin: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
💫 Description:
This authentic MMA necklace combines a 12K gold-filled chain with a gold-plated enamel pendant, as part of the museum’s late-1970s Egyptian Revival line. The contrast of deep enamel tones and gold finish gives this piece a timeless, elegant look.
Highly collectible and sought after by vintage and museum jewelry enthusiasts alike.
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mitsyhunter
Hi there, from the picture, it looks like this could be from the later 1996 collection. Can you take a look and let me know if that’s just the photo playing tricks?
Dec 24Reply

codymalencore
@mitsyhunter It is definitely 1976. Can’t figure out how to send you a close-up picture. I’ll try to add it to the post.
Dec 24Reply

codymalencore
@mitsyhunter I was able to add a close-up picture to the post
Dec 24Reply

mitsyhunter
It absolutely is! Thank you for doing that. What a fantastic piece.
Dec 24Reply
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