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Barrel bead fragment

Egyptian
New Kingdom to Late Period
1550–332 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, St. G 7000 debris E of subsidiary Pyramid G I-b

Medium/Technique Glass
Dimensions Overall: 1 x 0.9 cm (3/8 x 3/8 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number24.2363
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentBeads

DescriptionOne end of a broken white barrel bead.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, St. G 7000 debris E of subsidiary Pyramid G I-b. 1924: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.