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Beads and shells
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.)
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 / Adornment – Beads
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.
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.