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String of beads
Egyptian
Findspot: Egypt
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Overall: 861 cm (339 in.)
Diameter aball bead: 1.2 cm (1/2 in.)
Diameter aball bead: 1.2 cm (1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number12.1376
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ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Beads
DescriptionThis string of beads is comprised of approximately 1200 cylinder beads strung in a double strand. The cylinder beads are usually separated by double-ring beads serving as spacer beads, although occasionally they are separated by two ring beads. There is a large ball bead in the center.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt. No site or date on cards.