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String of beads
String of beads

String of beads

2040–1640 B.C.
FindspotSheikh Farag, Egypt
Medium/TechniqueCarnelian, faience, garnet, amazonite, crystal ?
DimensionsString: 70.2 x diameter of spiral barrel1.1 cm (27 5/8 x 7/16 in.)
Diameter and length: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)
Diameter and length of garnet barrel: 0.9 cm (3/8 in.)
Diameter and length: 0.8 x 1 cm (5/16 x 3/8 in.)
Credit LineHarvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession number13.3904
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Sheikh Farag SF 218. 1913: Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.
String of beads
2040–1640 B.C.
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2323–2040 B.C.
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2323–2150 B.C.
String of beads
2040–1640 B.C.
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2575–2465 B.C.
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1991–1650 B.C.