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String of beads
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom
2040–1640 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Sheikh Farag, SF 170
Medium/Technique
Carnelian, amethyst, garnet
Dimensions
Diameter of garnet barrel and length of string: 0.8 x 32 cm (5/16 x 12 5/8 in.)
Diameter of amethyst ball: 0.7 cm (1/4 in.)
Diameter of amethyst ball: 0.7 cm (1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.3721
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CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Beads
DescriptionThis string of beads consists of one garnet barrel bead, five amethyst ball beads, about sixty-five carnelian ball beads and two carnelian barrel beads.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Sheikh Farag SF 170. 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. SF / 170
Findspot Information: From Sheikh Farag. SF / 170