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Necklace
Egyptian
Predynastic Period
Naqada I–III 3850–2960 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Mesaid, M 808
Medium/Technique
Carnelian, faience and lapis
Dimensions
Overall: 25.5 cm length of necklace x 0.3 cm diameter of carnelian bead (10 1/16 x 1/8 in.)
Diameter and length of rectangular bead: 0.9 x 2.6 cm (3/8 x 1 in.)
Diameter and length of amulets: 0.6 x 1.1 cm (1/4 x 7/16 in.)
Diameter and length of rectangular bead: 0.9 x 2.6 cm (3/8 x 1 in.)
Diameter and length of amulets: 0.6 x 1.1 cm (1/4 x 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.3734
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Necklaces and neck bands
DescriptionThis necklace is composed primarily of seventy-two carnelian disc and ring beads, one of which is faceted, eleven faience ring beads and amulets, and one large lapis lazuli rectangular bead drilled along the length and width.
ProvenanceFrom Mesaid, grave 808. 1913: 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.
(Accession date: December 4, 1913)
(Accession date: December 4, 1913)