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String of beads
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom
2040–1640 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Sheikh Farag, SF 166
Medium/Technique
Carnelian, faience, shell
Dimensions
Length of string of beads: 32 cm (12 5/8 in.)
Diameter largest carnelian ball bead: 0.6 cm (3/16 in.)
Length faience bi-conical: 1.8 cm
Diameter largest faience ball bead: 0.7 cm
Diameter largest carnelian ball bead: 0.6 cm (3/16 in.)
Length faience bi-conical: 1.8 cm
Diameter largest faience ball bead: 0.7 cm
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.3689
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CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Beads
DescriptionThis string of beads consists of seven large carnelian ball beads, ten carnelian barrel beads, eleven carnelian ring beads, six shell ring beads, three blue faience biconical beads, four blue faience cylinder beads, and nine blue faience ball beads.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Sheikh Farag SF 166. 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.166
Findspot Information: From Sheikh Farag. S.F.166