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Egyptian
Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1991–1783 B.C.
Object Place: Egypt, Deir el Bersha, Tomb 19B
Medium/Technique
Carnelian, amethyst, lapis-lazuli, crystal, shell, blue frit
Dimensions
Overall: 11 cm (4 5/16 in.)
Amethyst: Largest 0.8 cm (5/16 in.) Smallest 0.4cm
Quartz ball: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.)
Carnelian ball: Largest 0.8 cm (5/16 in.) Smallest 0.2 cm
Amethyst: Largest 0.8 cm (5/16 in.) Smallest 0.4cm
Quartz ball: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.)
Carnelian ball: Largest 0.8 cm (5/16 in.) Smallest 0.2 cm
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number21.10557
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CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Beads
DescriptionThis string consists of five amethyst ball bead, one quartz rough ball bead, five carnelian ball beads, two carnelian bi-conical beads, two frit ball beads and one frit bi-conical bead.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Deir el Bersha, Tomb 19 B.