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String of barrel beads
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom
2040–1640 B.C.
Object Place: Egypt, said to be from Haggi Qandil
Medium/Technique
Garnet
Dimensions
Overall: 32 cm (12 5/8 in.)
Diameter smallest bead: 0.4 cm (3/16 in.)
Diameter and length largest bead: 0.6 x 1.5 cm (1/4 x 9/16 in.)
Diameter smallest bead: 0.4 cm (3/16 in.)
Diameter and length largest bead: 0.6 x 1.5 cm (1/4 x 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Emily Esther Sears Fund
Accession Number03.1564
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CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Beads
DescriptionThis string is comprised of fifty-nine barrel beads of graduated sizes.
ProvenanceSaid to be from Egypt, Haggi Qandil. 1903: purchased for the MFA in Qena, Egypt from Ghirgas by Albert M. Lythgoe as part of a group (03.1561-03.1564, 3.1617-03.1623, E.M.116-E.M.122) for £11. Acquired with funds from the Emily Esther Sears Fund. (Accession Date: January 1, 1903)