String of beads
2040–1640 B.C.
FindspotSheikh Farag, Egypt
Medium/TechniqueCarnelian, amethyst, garnet
DimensionsDiameter of garnet barrel and length of string: 0.8 x 32 cm (5/16 x 12 5/8 in.)
Diameter of amethyst ball: 0.7 cm (1/4 in.)
Diameter of amethyst ball: 0.7 cm (1/4 in.)
Credit LineHarvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession number13.3721
On View
Not on viewClassificationsJewelry / Adornment
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Sheikh Farag SF 170. 1913: 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 Sheikh Farag. SF / 170
1991–1650 B.C.
1700–1540 B.C.
2323–2150 B.C.
2040–1640 B.C.
2575–2465 B.C.
2040–1640 B.C.
2040–1640 B.C.
2040–1640 B.C.
2040–1640 B.C.
2040–1640 B.C.
2140–1991 B.C.
2061–1640 B.C.