Snake Bracelet
Artifact IDMO 2009.3.85
Object Type
Bracelet
Date
circa 3rd century BC
Place MadeEgypt, Africa
Medium
Gold
DimensionsOverall Diam 3 1/2 in (8.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionGold 3rd century B.C. Egyptian bracelet composed of a double-headed serpent, hammered and incised.
Historical NoteThis ancient Egyptian bracelet was a gift to Jacqueline Kennedy by her husband, John F. Kennedy on the occasion of their 10th wedding anniversary. Mrs. Kennedy recalled that, on the occasion of their tenth wedding anniversary, her husband had offered her a selection of gifts from which to choose.
This bracelet was purchased by President Kennedy from the antique dealer J. J. Klejman, September 1963.
Additional DetailsThis bracelet was purchased by President Kennedy from the antique dealer J. J. Klejman, September 1963.
Custodial History NoteThis bracelet was owned by Jacqueline Kennedy. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation by the Estate of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in 1995. The John F. Kennendy Foundation Inc. donated it to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in 2009.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation and Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesFirst Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Collection (National Archives Identifier 76055728)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteThis material is not subject to any known copyright or other image use restrictions.In Collection(s)
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