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Beaded broadcollar
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6
2323–2150 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Tomb G 2342 D (now G 5520 D)
Medium/Technique
Faience with reproduction terminals
Dimensions
H eightx Width x Depth: 25 x 20.5 x 0.6 cm (9 13/16 x 8 1/16 x 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number33.1020.2
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On display at Houston Museum of Natural Science, TX, May 17, 2013 – March 31, 2027
On display at Houston Museum of Natural Science, TX, May 17, 2013 – March 31, 2027
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Necklaces and neck bands
DescriptionOld Kingdom, Dynasty 6 beaded broadcollar constructed by Sheila Shear in 2003 to accompany beadnet dress (33.1020.1). Beads include faience cylinders (33-3-34).
ProvenanceFrom Giza, tomb G 2342 D (now G 5520 D). 1933: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition