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Bead
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, time of Khufu, Dynasty 4
2551–2528 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 7120 (Tomb of Kawab)
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 1.7 x 1.9 cm (11/16 x 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number24.2896
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CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Beads
DescriptionThis is a large ball bead.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 7120 (Tomb of Kawab). 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.