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Cylinder bead
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, time of Khufu, Dynasty 4
2551–2528 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Mast G7110-7120: G7120, chapel (tomb of Kawab)
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Overall: 0.9 x 0.7 cm (5/16 x 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number24.2966
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Beads
DescriptionOne cylinder bead
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, Mastaba G 7110-7120: G 7120, chapel (tomb of Kawab). 1924: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.