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Findspot: Egypt, Sheikh Farag, SF 5038 body
Medium/Technique
Carnelian, stone
Dimensions
Feet amulets: 2 x 0.5 x 1.5 cm (13/16 x 3/16 x 9/16 in.)
Ring bead diameter: 0.3 cm (1/8 in.)
Cylinder bead length: 1 cm (3/8 in.)
Tear bead length: 1 cm (3/8 in.)
Ring bead diameter: 0.3 cm (1/8 in.)
Cylinder bead length: 1 cm (3/8 in.)
Tear bead length: 1 cm (3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number23-11-427a-d
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Beads
DescriptionThese are 6 beads and amulets as follows:
a) a pair of carnelian feet amulets "BAS 14-cc BES 290"
b) 1 carnelian tear-shaped bead
c) 1 tiny carnelian ring bead
d) 2 slightly square stone cylinder beads
a) a pair of carnelian feet amulets "BAS 14-cc BES 290"
b) 1 carnelian tear-shaped bead
c) 1 tiny carnelian ring bead
d) 2 slightly square stone cylinder beads
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Sheikh el-Farag SF 5038 body. 1923: Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.