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Hair rings or earrings
Egyptian
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, St 7500, east of Rm G 7530 A, in debris
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Overall: 4 x 0.8 cm (1 9/16 x 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number27.2011
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ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Hair ornaments
DescriptionThere are two alabaster hair rings or earrings, of same size, one broken in half and single cut.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, St G 7500, east of Rm G 7530a, in debris. 1927 : excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.