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Rectangular bead
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom, late Dynasty 11 or early Dynasty
2040–1783 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Deir el-Bersha, Tomb 10, shaft A (Djehutynakht)
Medium/Technique
Steatite
Dimensions
1.5 x .65 cm (9/16 x 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number15-5-35b
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Beads
DescriptionThis is a rectangular bead of pale greenish glazed steatite, square in section and pierced lengthwise.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Deir el-Bersha, Tomb 10, pit A. 1915: Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition, May 2, 1915; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.