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String of beads
Egyptian
Old Kingdom to First Intermediate Period, Dynasty 6–10
2323–2040 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Mesheikh, MES/135/A
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Overall: 52 cm (20 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number12.1267
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Beads
DescriptionThis is a string of approximately 311 dark brown faience cylinder, barrel, and ball beads.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Mesheikh, MES/135/A. Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.