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Egyptian
Late Period, Dynasty 26, reign of Amasis
570–526 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Pit G 7757 A, room IV

Medium/Technique Glass
Dimensions Overall: 1.7 cm (11/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number29.2687
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentBeads

DescriptionThis is a group of eighteen blue barrel beads and fragments. Object is mislabeled as 29-11-379 through 29-11-382.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, Pit G 7757 A, (tomb of Kheperre) Room IV. 1929: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.