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Egyptian
Middle Kingdom
2040–1640 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Sheikh Farag, SF 187
Medium/Technique
Amethyst, carnelian, faience, original fiber string
Dimensions
Amethyst bead: 0.7 cm (1/4 in.)
Largest carnelian bead: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)
Largest faience ball bead: 1.1 cm (7/16 in.)
Largest carnelian bead: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)
Largest faience ball bead: 1.1 cm (7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.5569
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CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Beads
DescriptionThis group of beads contains 1 amethyst ball bead; many faience ball, barrel and ring beads; and 2 carnelian ball beads. Some are on original stringing.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Sheikh Farag SF 187. 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.