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String of beads
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom
2040–1640 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Sheikh Farag, SF 178
Medium/Technique
Faience, mother-of-pearl
Dimensions
Length: 6.3 cm (2 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.3729
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CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Beads
DescriptionThis string of beads contains 1 shell pendant with two piercings, 2 large faience ball beads, 3 small faience barrel beads, and 1 faience ring bead.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Sheikh Farag SF 178. 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.178
Findspot Information: From Sheikh Farag. S.F.178