Perhaps the Queen herself isn’t that resilient (after all, if she were alive, she’d be over 4,600 years old), but her jewelry certainly is! The University of Penn Museum displays this magnificent jewelry from the first Dynasty of Ur, about 2600 BC. We don’t know for sure that Puabi was a queen, but she certainly was of high status, and when wearing all this, she’d be ready to party in the new year!
Wow! I’d love to see that on a life-like mannequin. Never mind how precious the materials are — how beautiful is that workmanship!
I agree, Marian. Amazing work.
janet
Wow! This could be seen on the red carpets during award season!
You’re right, Anne, and it would be featured on the news!
janet
Well that’s beautiful. Meanwhile I’ll be over here in pajamas, head unadorned. Queen of the sofa, obvs. lol 🙂
Every woman should be queen of something! Sofa sounds good and this outfit would be uncomfortable for lounging. 🙂
janet
So true!
Happy New Year Janet! Wishing you the best for a wonderful 2017!
Thanks very much, Nicole, and to you and your family as well.
I collect vintage jewelry (not *quite* this old), so I find this particularly fascinating. Amazing that these pieces have remained in such good condition over 4000 years.
Yes, this vintage is rather old. 🙂 Not something you could pick up at an antique store (at least a reputable one!)
janet
Lovely antiquity and story. Wishing you a bright and shiny New Year, Janet!
And to you as well, Lindy. 🙂
Wow, that’s a whole lot of bling! Wishing you a joyous, laughter-filled 2017, Janet. xxx Ailsa
Thanks, Ailsa. May your 2017 be wonderful, too.
always very cool to see stuff from so long ago…and UR!!
The museum had a great collection of things from UR and also a special exhibit on King Midas: https://www.penn.museum/information/press-room/press-release-exhibitions/1026-ancient-treasures-from-the-republic-of-turkey. It was excellent!
janet
whoa…King Midas! I love to read about that ancient stuff…people doing stuff so long ago!
I do, too. You’d really enjoy both the exhibit (which may be over by now) and the museum.
soon we will have the Louvre here!!!
2,600 years later and women haven’t changed one iota – bling, bling, bling!!!
Happy New Year J. And happy blogging in 2017!
Regards.
MB
The same to you and your family, MB.
janet
Pretty amazing! I can just imagine how beautiful she must have looked dressed up in this jewellery:)
Sorry for the late reply, Inger. Somehow your comments got routed into my spam folder, along with 16 actual spam jewels. Speaking of jewels, I agree, she must have looked stunning.
janet