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Necklace
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom
2040–1640 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Sheikh Farag, SF 18
Medium/Technique
Faience, original fiber string
Dimensions
Overall: 21.5 cm (8 7/16 in.) length
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.3550
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Necklaces and neck bands
DescriptionThis string of beads contains twenty-one blue and twelve black faience barrel beads on original fiber string.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Sheikh Farag SF 18. 1913: Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.