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Nubian
Kerma
2050–1550 B.C.
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Kerma
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Overall: 135.5 x 0.2 cm (53 3/8 x 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.4354
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Necklaces and neck bands
DescriptionThis string of beads consists of approximately 820 small blue ring beads.
ProvenanceFrom Nubia (Sudan), Kerma. Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.