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Nubian
Classic Kerma
about 1700–1550 B.C.
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Kerma, K 1059.2
Medium/Technique
Shell, Faience
Dimensions
Diameter and overall length: 0.5 x 46 cm (3/16 x 18 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.4226
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Necklaces and neck bands
DescriptionThis string of beads consists of shell and faience discs beads, with two long cylinder beads, thirty-five shell beads (several are double), plus blue ring beads.
ProvenanceFrom Kerma, K tomb 1059.2, 1913: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Sudan.