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String of beads
Egyptian
Roman Imperial Period
30 B.C.–A.D 364
Findspot: Egypt, Tell Nabasha (Am)
Medium/Technique
Glass
Dimensions
Overall: 24 cm (9 7/16 in.)
Largest: 1.2 x 1.8 cm (1/2 x 11/16 in.)
Smallest: 0.3 cm (1/8 in.)
Largest: 1.2 x 1.8 cm (1/2 x 11/16 in.)
Smallest: 0.3 cm (1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number87.767
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Beads
DescriptionThis string of consists of twenty-four various plain and variegated glass beads of different shapes and sizes in assorted green colors. There are ten cylinder beads, one facetted cylinder bead, two ring beads, seven barrel beads and four of various shapes.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Tell Nabasha (Am). 1886, excavated by William Matthew Flinders Petrie for the Egypt Exploration Fund, assigned to the EEF by the Egyptian government; presented to the MFA at EEF fifth annual general meeting; sent over June 1, 1887. (Accession date: June 1, 1887)