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String of beads and amulet
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom
2040–1640 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Sheikh Farag, SF 187
Medium/Technique
Glass, amethyst, faience, carnelian
Dimensions
Length: 10 cm (3 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.3718
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Beads
DescriptionThis string of beads contains 3 faience cylinder beads, 3 faience barrel beads, 4 faience ball beads, 1 faience amulet with openwork, 5 faience ring beads, 1 amethyst ball bead, 1 carnelian ball bead, and 1 glass ring bead.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Sheikh Farag 187. 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. S.F.187
Findspot Information: From Sheikh Farag. S.F.187