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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.
Group shot (L to R): 85.577, 88.1011-2, 88.1016-7, 12.692, 57.417, 1979.575, 1979.580a-b, 1979.…
1184–1153 B.C.
Group shot (L to R): 85.577, 88.1011-2, 88.1016-7, 12.692, 57.417, 1979.575, 1979.580a-b, 1979.…
1184–1153 B.C.
View: 1979.580a
1184–1153 B.C.
Rosette inlay
1184–1153 B.C.
Rosette inlay
1295–1186 B.C.
Group shot (L to R): 85.577, 88.1011-2, 88.1016-7, 12.692, 57.417, 1979.575, 1979.580a-b, 1979.…
1295–1186 B.C.
Rosette inlay
1295–1186 B.C.