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Bead
Egyptian
New Kingdom
1550–1070 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Mesheikh, Mes/2124
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Length x width: 0.6 x 0.4 cm (1/4 x 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number12.1465
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Beads
DescriptionOne slightly grooved flattened barrel bead, pierced side to side rather than lengthwise.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Mesheikh, Mes/2124. Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.