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Beads and terminals
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2625–2500 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 2342 C (= G 5520 C)
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Overall: 2 x 2.5 cm (13/16 x 1 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number33.1127
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Necklaces and neck bands
DescriptionThis group consists of 124 pale blue faience cylinder beads, two terminals and two spacer beads, each with hole for five strings. The beads may have formed part of a choker, necklace or bracelet.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 2342 C (= G 5520 C). March 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.