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String of shell beads
Egyptian
Predynastic Period
before 3850–about 2960 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Mesheikh, Mes/2029
Medium/Technique
Shell
Dimensions
Other: 19.7 cm (7 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number12.1434
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Beads
DescriptionThis string of beads consists of 19 small speckled pierced univalve shells.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Mesheikh, Mes/2029. Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.