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Cylinder bead

Egyptian
Middle Kingdom
2040–1640 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Sheikh Farag, SF 121

Medium/Technique Faience
Dimensions Diameter and length: 1.5 cm (9/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.3752
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ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentBeads

DescriptionThis green faience cylinder has a crossed groove pattern.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Sheikh Farag SF 121. 1913: 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.

Findspot Information: S.F. / 121