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String of beads
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom
2040–1640 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Mesheikh, MES 2106B
Medium/Technique
Carnelian, garnet, amethyst, faience
Dimensions
Overall: 33.5 cm (13 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number12.1271
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Beads
DescriptionThis string contains three carnelian barrel beads; 2 carnelian ring beads; 4 carnelian ball beads; thirty-five garnet ball beads; five amethyst barrel beads; 1 faience cylinder bead, 1 faience spiral cylinder bead and 1 faience ring bead.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Mesheikh, MES 2106B. Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.