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String of beads and amulets
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6–10
2323–2040 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Mesheikh
Medium/Technique
Faience, amethyst, amazonite
Dimensions
Overall: 1.5 cm (9/16 in.)Hawk; Overall: 1 cm (3/8 in.)Hippo
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number12.1442
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionThis string consists of one pierced amazonite falcon amulet, one pierced amethyst hippopotamus head amulet, 2 blue faience ball beads and 1 black faience ball bead.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Mesheikh. 1912: excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.
Findspot Information: From Mesheikh. Mes / Upper East / Slope.
Findspot Information: From Mesheikh. Mes / Upper East / Slope.