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String of beads
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom
2040–1640 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Sheikh Farag, SF 220
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Length: 13.3 cm (5 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.3857
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CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Beads
DescriptionThis string of beads contains 1 large black faience cylinder bead, 1 large blue ball bead, about 50 tiny ring beads, 7 small blue ball beads, and 1 larger black faience ring bead.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Sheikh Farag SF 220. 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: S. F. / 220
Findspot Information: S. F. / 220