String of barrel beads
2061–1783 B.C.
Object Placesaid to be from Haggi Qandil, Egypt
Medium/TechniqueHematite
DimensionsLargest bead: 0.9 cm (3/8 in.)
Length of necklace: 53 cm (20 7/8 in.)
Length of necklace: 53 cm (20 7/8 in.)
Credit LineEmily Esther Sears Fund
Accession number03.1562
On View
Not on viewClassificationsJewelry / Adornment
ProvenanceSaid to be from Egypt, Haggi Qandil. 1903: purchased for the MFA in Qena, Egypt from Ghirgas by Albert M. Lythgoe as part of a group (03.1561-03.1564, 3.1617-03.1623, E.M.116-E.M.122) for £11. Acquired with funds from the Emily Esther Sears Fund. (Accession Date: January 1, 1903)
305–200 B.C.
760–332 B.C.
2323–2150 B.C.
380–332 B.C.
1070–332 B.C.
332–50 B.C.
3rd century B.C., 305–200 B.C.
650–600 B.C.
650–600 B.C.
2465–2323 B.C.
760–332 B.C.