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String of beads
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom
2040–1640 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Sheikh Farag, SF 99
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Other: 38.2 cm (15 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.3665
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Beads
DescriptionThis string of beads contains about 287 ring beads (several of which are double ring beads), one biconical bead, one barrel bead, two ball beads, one disc bead, and two misshapen quatrefoil beads all of blue faience, and 3 black faience small ball beads.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Sheikh Farag SF 99. 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. / 99
Findspot Information: From Sheikh Farag. S.F. / 99