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Cylinder bead
Egyptian
Predynastic to Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty 0–2
3100–2649 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Kafr Ghattati, tomb 8
Medium/Technique
Carnelian
Dimensions
Overall: 1.7 x 0.8 cm (11/16 x 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number24.2566
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Beads
DescriptionOne broken cylinder bead with approximately 3/4 preserved.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Kafr Ghattati tomb 8 [K.G. 8]. 1924: excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.