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String of beads and amulets
Egyptian
Old Kingdom to First Intermediate Period, Dynast
2323–2040 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Mesheikh, MES/128/A
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Overall: 23.5 cm (9 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number12.1280
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Beads
DescriptionThis string of beads contains approximately one hundred ring beads, ten cylinder beads, one biconical bead, one barrel bead, two large ball beads, and barrel beads and one Bes ? and four hawk amulets.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Mesheikh, MES/128/A. Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.