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Necklace
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom
2040–1640 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Sheikh Farag, SF 85
Medium/Technique
Faience, original fiber string
Dimensions
Overall: 0.3 x 175.3 cm (1/8 x 69 in.)
Pendant: 1 cm (3/8 in.)
Pendant: 1 cm (3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.3663
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Necklaces and neck bands
DescriptionThis necklace consists of several hundred small blue and black faience ring beads, five cylinder beads, three pendant heads (possibly amulets) -- one drop pendant and two unidentifiable -- and one larger white ring bead and two ball beads on portions of original stringing.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Sheikh Farag SF 85. 1913: excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.
Findspot Information: From Sheikh Farag. S. F. / 85
Findspot Information: From Sheikh Farag. S. F. / 85