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Beads
Egyptian
Late Period, Dynasty 26, reign of Amasis
570–526 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Pit G 7757 A, in Room V
Medium/Technique
Carnelian
Dimensions
Overall: 0.4 cm (3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number29.2672
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Beads
DescriptionThis is a group of sixty-five barrel beads of various shapes, some slightly mishapen and varying slightly in size.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, Pit G 7757 A, (tomb of Kheperre) in Room V. 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.