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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
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Bracelets and armlets
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)
(Accession date, March 2, 1911)