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String of barrel beads
Egyptian
Late Period, Dynasty 26, reign of Amasis
570–526 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, 7757 A, Room V
Medium/Technique
Glass and gold
Dimensions
Overall: 0.4 cm (3/16 in.) smallest
Overall: 1.1 cm (7/16 in.) largest
Overall: 1.1 cm (7/16 in.) largest
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number31.863
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Beads
DescriptionThis a group of nineteen gilt glass graduated barrel beads on a string.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza: G 7757 A, (tomb of Kheper-Re) Room V . 1929: Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.