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Shell beads
Egyptian
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, N of subsidiary Pyramid G I-A
Medium/Technique
Shell
Dimensions
Overall: 0.7 x 1.4 x 1.9 cm (1/4 x 9/16 x 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number24.2687.14
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Beads
DescriptionThis is a group of three pierced cowrie shell beads.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, Egypt. N of subsidiary Pyramid G I-A. 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.