String of beads
2323–2040 B.C.
FindspotMesheikh, Egypt
Medium/TechniqueCarnelian, rock crystal, amethyst, faience, amazonite, ivory
DimensionsOverall: 19cm (7 1/2in.)
Amethyst ape: 1.2 cm (1/2 in.)
Barrel bead: 1.1 cm (7/16 in.)
Amethyst ape: 1.2 cm (1/2 in.)
Barrel bead: 1.1 cm (7/16 in.)
Credit LineHarvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession number12.1452
On View
Not on viewClassificationsJewelry / Adornment
ProvenanceFrom Egypt Mesheikh (Mes / 136 / B). 1912: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.(Accession Date: December 5, 1912)
2323–2150 B.C.
2040–1640 B.C.
2040–1640 B.C.
2040–1640 B.C.
2040–1640 B.C.
2040–1640 B.C.
2061–1640 B.C.
2040–1640 B.C.
2040–1640 B.C.
2575–2465 B.C.
270 B.C.–A.D. 320