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Beads
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom
2040–1640 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Sheikh Farag, Grave 5 of large mud wall
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Larger ball bead: 0.8 cm (5/16 in.)
Barrel bead: 0.9 cm (3/8 in.)
Barrel bead: 0.9 cm (3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.5243
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CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Beads
DescriptionThis group of assorted beads contains 2 ball beads and 1 barrel bead.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Sheikh Farag SF Grave 5 of large mud wall. 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.