String of beads and amulets
2061–1640 B.C.
FindspotMesaeed, Egypt
Medium/TechniqueCarnelian, amethyst, stone.
DimensionsOverall: 17.3cm (6 13/16in.)
Panther head: 1.2 x 1.1 cm (1/2 x 7/16 in.)
Triangular pendant: 1.2 x 2.2 cm (1/2 x 7/8 in.)
Panther head: 1.2 x 1.1 cm (1/2 x 7/16 in.)
Triangular pendant: 1.2 x 2.2 cm (1/2 x 7/8 in.)
Credit LineHarvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession number13.3738
On View
Not on viewClassificationsJewelry / Adornment
ProvenanceFrom Mesaid tomb 955 [M/955]. 1913: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.(Accession Date: December 4, 1913)
2040–1640 B.C.
2061–1640 B.C.
2140–1991 B.C.
2140–1991 B.C.
2040–1640 B.C.
1991–1650 B.C.
1700–1540 B.C.
2323–2150 B.C.
2040–1640 B.C.