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String of beads
Egyptian
Hellenistic Period (Ptolemaic dynasty)–Roman Imp
332 B.C.–337 A.D.
Object Place: Egypt
Medium/Technique
Glass, agate, faience, carnelian
Dimensions
Overall: 58.6 cm (23 1/16 in.)
Diameter largest ball bead: 1.1 x 3.4 cm (7/16 x 1 5/16 in.)
Diameter smallest ball bead: 1.1 cm (7/16 in.)
Diameter and length: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)
Diameter largest ball bead: 1.1 x 3.4 cm (7/16 x 1 5/16 in.)
Diameter smallest ball bead: 1.1 cm (7/16 in.)
Diameter and length: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the Estate of Abby F. Harris
Accession Number09.523
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Beads
DescriptionThis is a string of eighty-eight beads of various shapes, sizes, colors and materials, and one very large faceted barrel bead.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt. Gift of the Estate of Abby F. Harris through Miss Margaret A. Lane