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Steatite necklace from the burial of a man
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom
Findspot: Egypt, Sheikh Farag, tomb 5117
Medium/Technique
Green glazed steatite
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number23-12-184
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Necklaces and neck bands
Description8 cylinder beads, 1 with 4 faces. All on original stringing. Found on body of mummy from coffin 23-12-183 of a man, hereditary noble, royal seal bearer, sole friend, Nsty-ikr
ProvenanceFrom Sheikh Farag grave 5117: S.F.5117
1923: Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.
1923: Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.