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String of beads
Nubian
Classic Kerma
about 1700–1550 B.C.
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Kerma, K1063/3
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Overall: 108 cm (42 1/2 in.)
Length of broad collar: 2.2 cm (7/8 in.)
Length of amulet: 1.8 cm (11/16 in.)
Length of broad collar: 2.2 cm (7/8 in.)
Length of amulet: 1.8 cm (11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.4117
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Necklaces and neck bands
DescriptionThis a string of tiny disc beads with beads of various shapes including cylinder beads, barrel beads, one striped, one leaf shaped broad collar element with suspension ring on both ends and amulets. Amulets include ten schematic Tawerets or wadjet eyes.
ProvenanceFrom Kerma, K1063/3. Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Sudan.