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String of beads
Nubian
Classic Kerma
about 1700–1550 B.C.
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Kerma
Medium/Technique
Faience and amethyst
Dimensions
Overall: 114.2 cm (44 15/16 in.)
Diameter and length, cylinder: 0.3 x 1.9 cm (1/8 x 3/4 in.)
Diameter: 0.8 cm (5/16 in.)
Diameter and length, cylinder: 0.3 x 1.9 cm (1/8 x 3/4 in.)
Diameter: 0.8 cm (5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.4113
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Necklaces and neck bands
DescriptionThis is a string of ninety-two blue faience cylinders, one disc bead, two amethyst ball beads, three melon beads; amulets. Amulets include schematic Tawerets or wadjet eyes and cross-hatched plaques.
ProvenanceFrom Nubia, Kerma. Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Sudan.