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String of beads and amulets
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom
2040–1640 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Sheikh Farag, SF 8
Medium/Technique
Shell, glass, carnelian, amethyst, faience
Dimensions
Overall: 19 cm (7 1/2 in.) length
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.3548
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Beads
DescriptionThis string of 39 beads includes 12 tiny faience ring beads (some fused together), 2 pierced univalve shells, 3 large faience ball beads, 2 carnelian ball beads, 1 garnet melon bead, 1 amethyst ball bead, 2 faience quatrefoil beads, 1 turquoise glass drop pendant, 1 faience cylinder bead, 4 small faience barrel beads, 1 faience melon bead, 1 stone melon bead, 1 recumbent cat ? amulet, and 1 animal amulet.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Sheikh Farag, SF 8. 1913: Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.