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Shell bracelets

Nubian (Pan-Grave)
Pan-Grave Period
1640–1550 B.C.

Medium/Technique Shell, (mother-of-pearl)
Dimensions See Description field. Overall: average 1 x 2 cm (3/8 x 13/16 in.)
Credit Line Emily Esther Sears Fund
Accession Number03.1696
NOT ON VIEW

DescriptionRectangular plaques for armbands. Bored at both ends for stringing.
Type a) Pearly white shell plaques 18 total, measuring 2.1 L x 1.4 W
Type b) Pearly white shell plaques 12 total, measuring 2.5 L x 1.3 W
Type c) Pearly white shell plaques 34 total, measuring 2.0 L x 1.0 W
Type d) Narrow and thin brown shell beads 57 total, measuring 2.2 L x 0.5 W
Type e) 12 ring beads dia.0.5. Note in box questions if they are actually part of 03.1696
An additional 22 beads have been restrung.
ProvenanceSaid to be from Naqada. 1903: purchased for the MFA from Mohamed Mohassib, Luxor, Egypt by Albert M. Lythgoe as part of a group ( 03.1693-03.1696) for £2. (Accession date: January 1, 1903).