Beads
1991–1783 B.C.
Object PlaceDeir el Bersha, Egypt
Medium/TechniqueCarnelian, amethyst, lapis-lazuli, crystal, shell, blue frit
DimensionsOverall: 11 cm (4 5/16 in.)
Amethyst: Largest 0.8 cm (5/16 in.) Smallest 0.4cm
Quartz ball: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.)
Carnelian ball: Largest 0.8 cm (5/16 in.) Smallest 0.2 cm
Amethyst: Largest 0.8 cm (5/16 in.) Smallest 0.4cm
Quartz ball: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.)
Carnelian ball: Largest 0.8 cm (5/16 in.) Smallest 0.2 cm
Credit LineHarvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession number21.10557
On View
Not on viewClassificationsJewelry / Adornment
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Deir el Bersha, Tomb 19 B.
1550–332 B.C.
760–332 B.C. (?)
1550–1295 B.C.
2010–1961 B.C.
2575–2528 B.C.
2575–2528 B.C.
2575–2528 B.C.
2625–2500 B.C.
525–330 B.C.
743–698 B.C.
Naqada II (Gerzean) 3650–3300 B.C.
