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Ring beads
Nubian
Kerma
2400–1550 B.C.
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Kerma, K323/14
Medium/Technique
Blue faience
Dimensions
Diameter x length of cylinder bead: 0.4 x 1.6 cm (3/16 x 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number14.1407
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Beads
DescriptionA small amount of ring beads, some on original stringing - on wrist of A. Also found , but not recorded in the register under this number are two cylinder beads.
ProvenanceFrom Nubia, Kerma, 323/14. 1914: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of the Sudan.