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Necklace
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 11
2140–1991 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Naga el-Deir, Tomb N 453 B
Medium/Technique
Carnelian
Dimensions
Overall: 49 cm (19 5/16 in.)
Barrel beads: 0.9 x 1.2 cm (3/8 x 1/2 in.)- 1.2 x 1.7 cm (1/2 x 11/16 in.)
Cylinder bead: 0.6 x 2 cm (1/4 x 13/16 in.)
Barrel beads: 0.9 x 1.2 cm (3/8 x 1/2 in.)- 1.2 x 1.7 cm (1/2 x 11/16 in.)
Cylinder bead: 0.6 x 2 cm (1/4 x 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number21.972
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Necklaces and neck bands
DescriptionThis necklace consists of thirty-three beads: thirty-two barrel beads and one cylinder bead. It is from the neck of a body. (See group 21.970-971; 21.973-985).
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Naga el-Deir, Tomb N 453 B. 1904: excavated by George Reisner for the Hearst Expedition of the University of California (which became the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition in 1905).
(Accession Date: January 1, 1921)
(Accession Date: January 1, 1921)