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Barrel bead
Egyptian
Predynastic to Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty 0–2
3100–2649 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Kafr Ghattati, tomb 5
Medium/Technique
Carnelian
Dimensions
Overall: 2 x 1.2 cm (13/16 x 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number24.2545
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Beads
DescriptionOne chipped barrel bead.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Kafr Ghattati 5 [K.G.5] tomb 5.1924: 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.