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String of beads with amulet in the form of a foot
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom
2061–1640 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Mesaeed, (Mes / 800)
Medium/Technique
Carnelian, faience
Dimensions
Overall: 8cm (3 1/8in.)
Amulet: 1.2 x 2.5 cm (1/2 x 1 in.)
Amulet: 1.2 x 2.5 cm (1/2 x 1 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.3867
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionThis string of beads consists of two faience, and sixteen carnelian ball beads with one carnelian leg shaped amulet.
ProvenanceFrom Mesaid (Mesa'eed) tomb 800 [M/800]. 1913: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.
(Accession Date: December 4, 1913)
(Accession Date: December 4, 1913)