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Faience and gold necklace
Nubian
Kerma
2400–1550 B.C.
Findspot: Sudan, Nubia, Kerma, Cemetery S, K 1604:13
Medium/Technique
Faience, gold
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number20.1747
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CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Necklaces and neck bands
DescriptionNecklace comprising of thirty small faience and thirteen small gold amulets, pierced for stringing, and four faience ring beads. Would originally have been part of a circlet; strands of faience beads interspersed with amulets. See also remaining beads of 14-2-17 in Jewelry Cabinet 1 drawer 11.
ProvenanceFindspot Information: From Kerma - K 1604-13, February 1914.