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String of beads
Egyptian
Late Old Kingdom or First Intermediate Period, Dynasty 6–10
2323–2040 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Mesheikh
Medium/Technique
Hematite
Dimensions
Overall: 38.6cm (15 3/16in
Bead: 1.1 x 0.9 cm (7/16 x 3/8 in.)
Bead: 1.1 x 0.9 cm (7/16 x 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number12.1276
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Beads
DescriptionThis string of bead consists of forty-one biconical beads made of hematite, and graduated in size.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Mesheikh. 1912: 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 Mesheikh (Mes / 139 / B). 1912: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.
(Accession Date: December 5, 1912)
Findspot Information: From Mesheikh (Mes / 139 / B). 1912: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.
(Accession Date: December 5, 1912)