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Beads & fragments

Egyptian
Late Period
760–332 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Street 7000

Medium/Technique Faience
Dimensions Overall :largest : 2.0 cm (13/16 in.)
Overall: smallest:: 0.2 cm (1/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number26-1-1085
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentBeads

DescriptionThis is a group of ninety-two beads and fragments of beads. It includes twelve types of cylindrical beads in the form of linked or multiple ring beads. There are traces of blue glaze.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, Street 7000. 1926: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.