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String of beads

Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 18–19
1550–1186 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Hu, Y

Medium/Technique Glass
Dimensions Overall length: 14.5 cm (5 11/16 in.)
Diameter: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)
Credit Line Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number99.753
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentBeads

DescriptionThis a string of beads made of fourty-four black and yellow glazed ring beads strung in groups. There is also a small bag of beads and beads fragments attached.
ProvenanceFrom Hu (Diaspolis Parva), Egypt, Y 185. 1898-1899: excavated by the Egypt Exploration Fund (EEF); assigned to the EEF in the division of finds by the government of Egypt; presented to the MFA at EEF general meeting.