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String of beads
String of beads

String of beads

2575–2465 B.C.
Object PlaceEl Kab, Egypt
Medium/TechniqueGarnet, amethyst, carnelian, amazonite, black quartz
DimensionsOverall: 72.5 cm (2 11/16 in.)
Credit LineEgyptian Research Account by subscription
Accession number97.1027
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsJewelry / 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.
Beads and amulets
2323–2150 B.C.
String of beads
2040–1640 B.C.
String of beads
2040–1640 B.C.
Necklace
270 B.C.–A.D. 320
String of beads
1991–1783 B.C.
String of beads
2323–2040 B.C.