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String of beads
Nubian
Meroitic Period
270 B.C.–A.D. 320
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), W 140, Meroe
Medium/Technique
Carnelian, glass, gold, quartz
Dimensions
Overall: 63 cm (24 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number24.1046
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Beads
DescriptionMajority of beads are carnelian ball and barrel beads of various sizes, plus 8 conical carnelian beads (one of which contains a milky tone). Also includes: 8 white quartz connical beads, 8 blue glass ring beads, and 4 cylindrical gold beads
ProvenanceFrom Meroe, W 140. 1922: Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Sudan.