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Beads
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
Blue faience; resin
Dimensions
Largest: Diameter 0.9 cm x Length 2.5 cm
Smallest: Diameter 0.7 cm x Length 1.2 cm
Smallest: Diameter 0.7 cm x Length 1.2 cm
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number15-5-53
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Beads
DescriptionThere are 11 cylindrical beads of blue faience.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Deir el-Bersha, tomb 10, pit A. 1915: Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition, May 3, 1915; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt; 1921: received by MFA.
Also marked on box top "NE corner"
Also marked on box top "NE corner"