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String of beads and amulet
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom
2040–1640 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Sheikh Farag, SF 140
Medium/Technique
Carnelian, faience, amethyst, garnet, stone, amazonite
Dimensions
String length: 22 cm (8 11/16 in.)
Diameter amethyst ball bead: 0.8 cm (5/16 in.)
Diameter carnelian ball bead: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)
Diameter amethyst ball bead: 0.8 cm (5/16 in.)
Diameter carnelian ball bead: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.3877
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CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Beads
DescriptionThis string of beads consists of eleven amethyst ball beads, ten carnelian ball beads, eight garnet ball beads, one flat stone bead, one faience ball bead, eight stone ball beads, and one wedjat eye of amazonite.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Sheikh Farag SF 140. 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. / 201
Findspot Information: From Sheikh Farag. S. F. / 201