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Necklace
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom
2040–1640 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Sheikh Farag, SF 187
Medium/Technique
Faience or glass, stone, original fiber cord
Dimensions
String length: 25.2 cm (9 15/16 in.)
Pebble bead length: 1.1 cm (7/16 in.)
Barrel bead length: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.)
Pebble bead length: 1.1 cm (7/16 in.)
Barrel bead length: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.3902
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Necklaces and neck bands
DescriptionThis is a pebble bead between two tiny faience or glass barrel beads on the original twisted cord.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Sheikh Farag SF 187. 1913: excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.
Findspot Information: From Sheikh Farag. S F / 187
Findspot Information: From Sheikh Farag. S F / 187