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Cylinder bead
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, late Dynasty 6
2323–2150 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 7691 A, debris of grave
Medium/Technique
Glazed faience
Dimensions
Overall: 2.9 x 0.4 cm (1 1/8 x 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number28.1365
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Beads
DescriptionOne long cylinder bead of faded green color and with spiral decoration.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, G 7691 A, debris of grave. 1928: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.