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Beads
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–14
1991–1650 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Abydos, Tomb D 93
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Large: 1.4 cm (9/16 in.)
Small: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)
Small: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number01.7423
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CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Beads
DescriptionSeven large ball beads, three small ball beads and one melon bead.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Abydos, tomb D 93. 1901: excavated by William Matthew Flinders Petrie for the Egypt Exploration Fund, assigned to the Egypt Exploration Fund in the division of finds by the government of Egypt, received by the MFA through subscription to the Egypt Exploration Fund. (Accession Date: October 1, 1901)