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Necklace
Egyptian
Predynastic Period
3850–2690 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Mesaid, M/17?
Medium/Technique
Carnelian and faience
Dimensions
Overall: 36 cm length of necklace x 0.8 cm diameter of carnelian beads (14 3/16 x 5/16 in.)
Diameter of faience ring beads: 0.2 cm (1/16 in.)
Diameter of faience ring beads: 0.2 cm (1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number11.3122
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Necklaces and neck bands
DescriptionThis necklace consisting of one hundred and seventy-seven beads includes twelve rough carnelian ring beads and one hundred and sixty-five small faience ring beads.
ProvenanceFrom Mesaid (Mesa'eed). M/17?
1910: Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.
Tomb 17? not on tomb card
1910: Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.
Tomb 17? not on tomb card