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String of beads
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom
2040–1640 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Sheikh Farag, SF 190
Medium/Technique
Carnelian, shell, faience
Dimensions
Diameter of shell ring and length of string: 0.3 x 70.2 cm (1/8 x 27 5/8 in.)
Diameter of carnelian ball: 0.4 cm (3/16 in.)
Diameter of carnelian ball: 0.4 cm (3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.3901
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Beads
DescriptionThis string of beads consists of approximately two hundred twenty-five small black faience ring beads, seventy-five shell ring beads, and ninety small carnelian ball beads.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Sheikh Farag SF 190. 1913: excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.
Findspot Information: From Sheikh Farag. S F / 190
Findspot Information: From Sheikh Farag. S F / 190