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Barrel beads
Egyptian
Late Period, Dynasty 26, reign of Amasis
570–526 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Pit G 7757 A, room II
Medium/Technique
Glass
Dimensions
Overall: 1.8 cm (11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number29.2583
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Beads
DescriptionThis is a group of twelve dark blue barrel beads of various sizes and some fragments.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, Pit G 7757 A, room II, Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.