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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
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Necklaces and neck bands
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.