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String of beads and amulets
Egyptian
Old Kingdom–First Intermediate Period, Dynasty 6
2323–2040 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Mesheikh, Mes/139/B
Medium/Technique
Faience, steatite, glass
Dimensions
Overall: 13 cm (5 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number12.1286
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Beads
DescriptionThis string of beads consists of about fifteen faience ring beads, about thirteen faience barrel beads, two fused glass ring beads and three small unidentifiable broken amulets (two faience, one steatite).
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Mesheikh, Mes/139/B. Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.