Beads and amulets
2323–2150 B.C.
FindspotEl Kab, Egypt
Medium/TechniqueAmethyst, carnelian, garnet, amazonite, jasper ? and ivory
DimensionsOverall: 35 cm (13 3/4 in.)
Length x width large amethyst scarab: 2.2 x 1.5 cm (7/8 x 9/16 in.)
Length x width carnelian scarab: 1.7 x 1.2 cm (11/16 x 1/2 in.)
Height x width falcon amulet 2.0 x 1.5 cm
Length x width large amethyst scarab: 2.2 x 1.5 cm (7/8 x 9/16 in.)
Length x width carnelian scarab: 1.7 x 1.2 cm (11/16 x 1/2 in.)
Height x width falcon amulet 2.0 x 1.5 cm
Credit LineEgyptian Research Account by subscription
Accession number97.1024
On View
Not on viewClassificationsJewelry / Adornment
ProvenanceFrom Elkab. 1897, excavated by J. E. Quibell for the Egyptian Research Account , assigned to the Egyptian Research Account in the division of finds by the government of Egypt; given to the MFA by the ERA in response for contributions.
2040–1640 B.C.
2575–2465 B.C.
2040–1640 B.C.
2040–1640 B.C.
2040–1640 B.C.
2061–1640 B.C.
2323–2040 B.C.
1991–1650 B.C.
1700–1540 B.C.
2040–1640 B.C.
2040–1640 B.C.