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Bracelet with gold uraei and sun disks
Nubian
Meroitic Period
270 B.C.–A.D. 320
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Meroe, Beg. W 179, from right wrist of burial
Medium/Technique
Carnelian and Gold
Dimensions
Length: 10 cm (3 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number24.1091
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CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Bracelets and armlets
DescriptionBracelet: 20 small beads of carnelian; 21gold bracelet elements, uraeus and sun-disk, strung together in original order.
ProvenanceFindspot Information: From Meroe, Beg. W 179, from right wrist of burial [Excav. date] 1924