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Beads
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom
2040–1640 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, El Kab
Medium/Technique
Shell, amethyst, carnelian and faience
Dimensions
Overall: 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Egyptian Research Account by subscription
Accession Number97.1090
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CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Beads
DescriptionShell disc beads, five amethyst beads, ten carnelian ball beads, three odd beads.
ProvenanceFrom Elkab. 1897, excavated by J. E. Quibell for the Egyptian Research Account , assigned to the Egyptian Research Account in the division of finds by the government of Egypt; given to the MFA by the ERA in response for contributions.