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String of beads and amulet
Egyptian
Old Kingdom–First Intermediate Period, Dynasty 6–10 (?)
2323–2040 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Mesheikh, Mes/115/X
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Overall: amulet, 0.9 cm (3/8 in.)
Overall: ball, 0.9 cm (3/8 in.)
Overall: ball, 0.9 cm (3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number12.1334
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Beads
DescriptionThis string consists of three large ball beads; one small cylinder bead; and one small heart amulet.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Mesheikh, Mes/115/X. Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.