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Rectangular bead

Egyptian

Medium/Technique Lapis lazuli
Dimensions Overall: 1.2 x 1.4 x 0.4 cm (1/2 x 9/16 x 3/16 in.)
Credit Line Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession Number72.1078
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentBeads

DescriptionThis rectangular bead is flat and plain on both sides. It is bored lengthwise for suspension. Polished lapis lazuli.
ProvenanceBy 1836: Robert Hay Collection, Linplum, Scotland; 1863: to his son, Robert James Alexander Hay; 1868-1872: Way Collection, Boston (purchased by Samuel A. Way through London dealers Rollin and Feuardent, 27 Haymarket); 1872: given to the MFA by Samuel's son, C. Granville Way.