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Beads
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom
2040–1640 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Sheikh Farag, SF 177
Medium/Technique
Faience, shell, ivory
Dimensions
Length: 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.3717
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CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Beads
DescriptionThis string of beads contains two blue and two black faience ball beads, a univalve shell, and one ivory disc bead.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Sheikh Farag SF 177. 1913: excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.
Findspot Information: From Sheikh Farag. S.F.177
Findspot Information: From Sheikh Farag. S.F.177