Barrel bead
2323–2040 B.C.
FindspotMesheikh, Egypt
Medium/TechniqueQuartz
DimensionsLength: 1.1 cm (7/16 in.)
Credit LineHarvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession number12.1457
On View
Not on viewClassificationsJewelry / Adornment
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Mesheikh. 1912: excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.Findspot Information: From Mesheikh. Mes / 2106 / B
2575–2465 B.C.
1991–1783 B.C.
4200–3250 B.
2465–2323 B.C.
2960–2649 B.C.
2960–2649 B.C.
2323–2040 B.C.
Naqada I–III 3850–2960 B.C.
2040–1640 B.C.