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Bracelets

Egyptian
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G.M.T. / S. of pillar 3

Medium/Technique Shell and wool
Dimensions Overall: 6 cm (2 3/8 in.) diameter
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number11.983
NOT ON VIEW

DescriptionBracelet of eight cowrie shells on woolen cord, perfect preservation. From Giza.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, GMT room J1 (=pillared hall 27), south of pillar 3. 1907: 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.

(Accession date, March 2, 1911)