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66 Beads
Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1550–1295 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Deir-el-Bahari
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Small bead: 1.1 cm (7/16 in.)
Large bead: 1.6 cm (5/8 in.)
Length: 49 cm (19 5/16 in.)
Large bead: 1.6 cm (5/8 in.)
Length: 49 cm (19 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number06.2462
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Beads
DescriptionString of 66 graduated ball beads. The blue glaze varies from dark to light in color.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Deir-el-Bahari. Excavated by the Egypt Exploration Fund; assigned to the Egypt Exploration Fund by the government of Egypt; given to the MFA by the Egypt Exploration Fund.