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String of beads and amulets
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom
2040–1640 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Sheikh Farag, SF 42
Medium/Technique
Amethyst
Dimensions
Overall: 75 cm (29 1/2 in.)
Largest ball: 2.2 cm (7/8 in.)
Smallest ball: 0.4 cm (3/16 in.)
Width of large scarab: 1 cm (3/8 in.)
Length of large scarab: 1.2 cm (1/2 in.)
Largest ball: 2.2 cm (7/8 in.)
Smallest ball: 0.4 cm (3/16 in.)
Width of large scarab: 1 cm (3/8 in.)
Length of large scarab: 1.2 cm (1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.3916
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Necklaces and neck bands
DescriptionThis string of beads and amulets consists of approximately eighty-seven ball beads in graduated sizes, twelve barrel beads of different sizes, one small pendant, two uninscribed scarabs, one wedjat eye amulet, three hippo head amulets, and one falcon ? amulet.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Sheikh Farag SF 42. 1913: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.