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Beads
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom
2040–1640 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Sheikh Farag, SF 95
Medium/Technique
Faience, carnelian
Dimensions
Overall: 22 cm (8 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.3655
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Beads
DescriptionThis object consists of 18 large blue faience ball beads, 1 large blue faience ball bead broken in 3 pieces with a crumb, 1 small faience barrel bead, and one carnelian ring bead and one carnelian ball bead. Segments of modern string accompany the beads, although the beads are currently loose.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Sheikh Farag SF 95. 1913: excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.