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Beads from a broadcollar

1550–1070 B.C.
Medium/TechniquePolychrome faience
DimensionsLargest: 2.3 x 0.8 cm (7/8 x 5/16 in.)
Smallest: 1 x 0.5 cm (3/8 x 3/16 in.)
Credit LineEmily Esther Sears Fund
Accession number03.1620
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment
ProvenanceSaid to be from 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)
Broadcollar elements
1349–1336 B.C.
Beads and amulets
1550–1070 B.C.
String of beads
30 B.C.–A.D. 337
Rosette inlay
1295–1186 B.C.
Rosette inlay
1184–1153 B.C.
Rosette inlay
1184–1153 B.C.
View: 1979.580b
1184–1153 B.C.
Rosette inlay
1184–1153 B.C.
Rosette inlay
1295–1186 B.C.
Rosette inlay
1295–1186 B.C.
Rosette inlay
1295–1186 B.C.