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Earring
Egyptian
New Kingdom
1550–1070 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Mesheikh, Mes/2511
Medium/Technique
Stone
Dimensions
Other: 1.3 cm (1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number12.1413
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Earrings, flares, plugs, studs
DescriptionFine red stone highly polished earring in the form of a slit hoop. Together with 12.1412-14,15
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Mesheikh, Mes/2511. Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.