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Beads
Egyptian
New Kingdom
1550–1070 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Overall: 1.3 x 1 cm (1/2 x 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Emily Esther Sears Fund
Accession Number03.1623
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CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Beads
DescriptionTwelve bottle or seed pod beads. In light blue, dark blue and turquoise. In the accession photograph these were strung together with several other beads.
ProvenanceSaid to be from Haggi Qandil. 1903: purchased for the MFA in Qena, Egypt from Ghirgas by Albert M. Lythgoe as part of a group (03.1561-03.1564, 3.1617-03.1623, E.M.116-E.M.122) for £11. Acquired with funds from the Emily Esther Sears Fund. (Accession Date: January 1, 1903)