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Cylinder beads

Egyptian
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, N of subsidiary Pyramid G I-A

Medium/Technique Blue frit
Dimensions Overall: 1.2 x 0.4 cm (1/2 x 3/16 in.) (greatest)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number24.2687.4
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentBeads

DescriptionThis is a group of fifteen cylinder beads of blue color and various sizes. The ends of one bead are slightly broken.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, Egypt. N of subsidiary Pyramid G I-A. 1924: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.