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String of beads
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom
2040–1640 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Sheikh Farag, SF 165 B
Medium/Technique
Faience, carnelian, shell
Dimensions
Length: 18.3 cm (7 3/16 in.)
Diameter largest ball bead: 1.2 cm
Diameter smallest ball bead: 0.5 cm
Largest bi-conical bead: 1.6 L x 1.0 W
Diameter largest ball bead: 1.2 cm
Diameter smallest ball bead: 0.5 cm
Largest bi-conical bead: 1.6 L x 1.0 W
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.3712
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CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Beads
DescriptionThis string of beads consists of three faience ring beads, seven large and twelve smaller faience ball beads, two faience bi-conical beads, one small faience conical bead, one carnelian ring bead, and one shell ring bead.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Sheikh Farag SF 165 B. 1913: 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.
Findspot Information: From Sheikh Farag. S.F.165B
Findspot Information: From Sheikh Farag. S.F.165B