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Egyptian
Findspot: Egypt, Sheikh Farag, SF 5110 B

Medium/Technique Faience, bone
Dimensions Smallest a: 0.4 cm (3/16 in.)
Largest a: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.)
e: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number23.1520
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ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentBeads

DescriptionThis is a group of:
a) black, blue and green faience ball beads, some with the opening of the boring split at one end
e) two bone ring beads, black, blue and green faience ball beads.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Sheikh Farag SF 5110 B. 1923: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.