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Beads
Egyptian
Late Period, Dynasty 26, reign of Amasis
570–526 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Pit G 7757 A, Room IV
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Overall: 1.8 x 0.3 cm (11/16 x 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number29.2751
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Beads
DescriptionThis is a group of four faded cylinder beads and one barrel bead, all of various lengths.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, Pit G 7757 A, (tomb of Kheperre) Room IV. 1929: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.