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Egyptian
Findspot: Egypt, Sheikh Farag, SF 520 debris
Medium/Technique
Carnelian, black stone, garnet
Dimensions
Smallest: 0.4 cm (3/16 in.)
Largest: 0.8 cm (5/16 in.)
Largest: 0.8 cm (5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number23-10-34
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ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Beads
DescriptionThis group of beads contains one carnelian ring bead, one carnelian truncated ball bead, one garnet ring bead, and one irregular black stone bead.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Sheikh Farag SF 520 debris. 1923: 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.