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String of beads
Nubian
Classic Kerma
about 1700–1550 B.C.
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Kerma, K1145/B
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Overall: 525 cm (206 11/16 in.)
Diameter of ball: 1.2 cm (1/2 in.)
Diameter of ring bead: 0.3 cm (1/8 in.)
Diameter of ball: 1.2 cm (1/2 in.)
Diameter of ring bead: 0.3 cm (1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.4143
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Necklaces and neck bands
DescriptionThis is a string of about 3,500 ring beads, and one large faience ball bead.
ProvenanceFrom Nubia, Kerma. 1145 / B. Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Sudan.