String of beads and amulets
2061–1640 B.C.
FindspotSheikh Farag, Egypt
Medium/TechniqueCarnelian, amethyst, amazonite, garnet, faience, glass
DimensionsOverall: 29cm (11 7/16in.)
Sphinx: Length: 1.1 cm (7/16 in.)
Amethyst hawk amulets: Height: 1.3 cm (1/2 in.)
Carnelian hyppo amulet: Length: 1.5 cm (9/16 in.)
Sphinx: Length: 1.1 cm (7/16 in.)
Amethyst hawk amulets: Height: 1.3 cm (1/2 in.)
Carnelian hyppo amulet: Length: 1.5 cm (9/16 in.)
Credit LineHarvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession number25.1508
On View
Not on viewClassificationsJewelry / Adornment
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Sheikh Farag, S.F.244 B. 1925: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.(Accession Date: June 4, 1925)
2040–1640 B.C.
2040–1640 B.C.
2040–1640 B.C.
2323–2150 B.C.
2040–1640 B.C.
2575–2465 B.C.
2040–1640 B.C.
1700–1540 B.C.
1991–1650 B.C.
2040–1640 B.C.
2040–1640 B.C.