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Beads
Nubian
Findspot: Nubia, Meroe, Beg., W308
Medium/Technique
Glass
Dimensions
Overall: 1.2 cm (1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number23-1-305
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Beads
DescriptionA: Large round purplish colored beads of very decayed glass. B: Large round glass bead with gilt; C: Small green ball, not visible at inventory.
ProvenanceFrom Meroe, Beg. W308. 1923:Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of the Sudan.