String of beads
2040–1640 B.C.
FindspotEl Kab, Egypt
Medium/TechniqueGarnet, amazonite, amethyst, carnelian, gold
DimensionsOverall: 62 cm (24 7/16 in.)
Scarab diameter and length: 0.6 x 1.2 cm (1/4 x 1/2 in.)
Falcon diameter and length: 0.4 x 1.2 cm (3/16 x 1/2 in.)
Lentoid diameter and length: 0.7 x 2.1 cm (1/4 x 13/16 in.)
Barrel bead diameter and length: 1.2 x 1.5 cm (1/2 x 9/16 in.)
Scarab diameter and length: 0.6 x 1.2 cm (1/4 x 1/2 in.)
Falcon diameter and length: 0.4 x 1.2 cm (3/16 x 1/2 in.)
Lentoid diameter and length: 0.7 x 2.1 cm (1/4 x 13/16 in.)
Barrel bead diameter and length: 1.2 x 1.5 cm (1/2 x 9/16 in.)
Credit LineEgyptian Research Account by subscription
Accession number97.1028
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.
2323–2150 B.C.
2575–2465 B.C.
2040–1640 B.C.
2040–1640 B.C.
2040–1640 B.C.
2061–1640 B.C.
1991–1650 B.C.
1700–1540 B.C.
2040–1640 B.C.
2040–1640 B.C.
2040–1640 B.C.
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