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String of beads
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom
2040–1640 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Sheikh Farag, SF 85
Medium/Technique
Faience, carnelian, amethyst
Dimensions
Lentoid bead: 1.1 x 1.3 cm (7/16 x 1/2 in.)
Carnelian barrel bead length: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.)
Carnelian barrel bead length: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.3693
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CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Beads
DescriptionThis group of seven beads contains two carnelian ball beads, one carnelian barrel bead, two amethyst barrel beads, one large amethyst lentoid bead, and one small blue faience cylinder bead.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Sheikh Farag SF 85. 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. / 85
Findspot Information: From Sheikh Farag. S.F. / 85