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Barrel bead

Egyptian
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, St G 7000, E of subsidiary pyramid G I-b

Medium/Technique Glass
Dimensions Length x diameter: 1.2 x 0.6 cm (7/16 x 3/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number24.2603
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentBeads

DescriptionThis mottled barrel bead has a grainy composition and an eroded surface and is chipped at both ends and has an eroded surface.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, St G 7000, E of subsidiary pyramid G I-b. 1924 : excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.