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Cowrie shell

Egyptian
Old Kingdom to First Intermediate Period, Dynasty 6–10
2323–2040 B.C.

Medium/Technique Shell
Dimensions Other: 1.5 cm (9/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number12.1386
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentBeads

ProvenanceFrom Mesheikh. Mes / 2102. Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.