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Egyptian
Findspot: Egypt, Sheikh Farag, SF 239

Medium/Technique Faience, amethyst, shell
Dimensions Smallest bead: 0.8 cm (5/16 in.)
Shells: 1.1 cm (7/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number23-10-335
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ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentBeads

DescriptionThis group of beads and shells consists of:
b) one amethyst ball bead
c) one faience ball bead
e) three univalve shells, one of which is pierced twice, two of which are pierced once.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Sheikh Farag SF 239. 1923: 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.