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Broad collar

Egyptian
Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1991–1783 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Deir el-Bersha, Tomb 5 E

Medium/Technique Faience, steatite
Dimensions Depth: 12.7 cm (5 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number21.10552

DescriptionFaience and steatite. Reconstructed broad collar, blue, white, black and buff cylinders, buff pendants. The end pieces are reproductions.
ProvenanceFrom Deir el-Bersha, Tomb 5 E. 1915: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.