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String of beads
Nubian
Kerma
2400–1550 B.C.
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Kerma, Cemetery S, K 1604:13
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Overall: 0.1 cm (1/16 in.)
Diameter: 0.2 cm (1/16 in.)
Diameter: 0.2 cm (1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number14.1197
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Beads
DescriptionConsists of long strands of tiny faience beads, some loose and some tangled on modern string, blue and green glazes. No amulets present. Beads from this box have been strung with gold and faience amulets 20.1747 to make a circle for display in the Nubian Gallery.
ProvenanceFrom Nubia, Kerma, K 1604-13. 1914: Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of the Sudan.