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Shell bead
Egyptian
New Kingdom to Late Period
1550–325 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Ave G 1, debris N of subsidiary Pyramid G I-b
Medium/Technique
Shell
Dimensions
Overall: 1.3 x 1.8 x 0.7 cm (1/2 x 11/16 x 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number24.2500
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CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Beads
DescriptionOne unpierced cowrie shell bead.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, Egypt, Ave G 1, debris N of subsidiary Pyramid G I-b. 1924: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.