Usekh collar

The usekh or wesekh was a type of broad collar necklace used in ancient Egypt. It was composed of tubular and/or teardrop-shaped beads arranged in curved rows, often fitted with terminals and sometimes a counterweight. The usekh is depicted as being worn by deities as well as by both women and men from as early as the Old Kingdom (c. 2670–2195 BC).

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