/internal/media/dispatcher/1318390/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailBelt with a glazed quartz pendant1700–1550 B.C.Length: 74 cm (29 1/8 in.)Faience, glazed quartzHarvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition20.17290This is a string of 63 blue faience ball beads with a pendant composed of a of natural quartz crystal glazed blue. The glazing of quartz crystals was practice unique to Kerma, where the crystals may have been believed to have magical or amuletic powers.Jewelry / Adornment14315501