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String of beads
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom
2040–1640 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Sheikh Farag, SF 43
Medium/Technique
Carnelian, faience
Dimensions
Overall: 47cm (6 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.3608
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CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Beads
DescriptionThis is a double strand of approximately 750 carnelian ring beads with a double strand of approximately 800 faience disc beads. It belongs with 13.3613 and 13.3609 according to YJM.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Sheikh Farag SF 43. 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. / 43
Findspot Information: From Sheikh Farag. S.F. / 43