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Shells
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Shells

2323–2150 B.C.
Medium/TechniqueShells
DimensionsLegacy dimension: .77 Length:
Credit LineEgypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession number99.755
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ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment
ProvenanceFrom Hu(Diaspolis Parva), Egypt, Y 9.1898-1899: excavated by the Egypt Exploration Fund (EEF); assigned to the EEF in the division of finds by the government of Egypt; presented to the MFA at EEF general meeting.
String of pierced shells
3850–3650 B.C.
Beads
Naqada I–III, 3850–2960 B.C.
Beads
690–653 B.C.
Beads
698–653 B.C.
Mouth ornament
Artist unknown, Pacific Islander
20th century, 1950–2000
Hat
Artist Unidentified
20th century
Beaded Apron (Cache-sexe)
late 20th century