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String of beads
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6, reign of Neferkara Pepy II
2246–2152 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Tomb of Impy, G 2381 A
Medium/Technique
Carnelian, faience
Dimensions
Length carnelian barrel: 1.4 cm (9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.3415
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Beads
DescriptionThis is a string of two carnelian barrel beads, four faience barrel beads and one faience cylinder bead. They were found on the left wrist of a mummy.
ProvenanceFrom Giza G 2381 A (tomb of Impy), [on left wrist of mummy]. 1912: excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.