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Necklace
Nubian
Meroitic Period
Object Place: Sudan, Nubia
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Legacy dimension: Length of string 0.930
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number24.779
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Necklaces and neck bands
DescriptionNineteen faded blue faience "Bes" amulets strung between groups of white faience disk beads. Workman A.
ProvenanceFindspot Information: From Meroe, Tomb W 643 No. 17 [Excav. date] 1923