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Ring bead
Egyptian
Late Period, Dynasty 26, reign of Amasis
570–526 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Pit G 7757 A in Room IV
Medium/Technique
Red stone
Dimensions
Length x width: 1 x 0.9 cm (3/8 x 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number29.2636
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Beads
DescriptionOne thick ring bead of a dark red color.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, Pit G 7757 A, (tomb of Kheperre) in Room IV. 1929: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.