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Diadem

2465–2323 B.C.
FindspotGiza, Egypt
Medium/TechniqueGilded copper, gold, carnelian
DimensionsDiameter: 18.5 cm (7 5/16 in.).
Credit LineHarvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession number37.606a
On View
On view
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment
ProvenanceFrom Giza, pit G 7143 B, chamber, at place of head in wooden coffin; 1927:excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; awarded to the MFA by the Egyptian government.
2465–2323 B.C.
2465–2353 B.C.
Group Shot: 27-2-462.1, 27-2-462.2, 27-2-462.3
2465–2323 B.C.
String of beads
100 B.C.–A.D. 300
Jewelry elements
2040–1783 B.C.
String of beads
2040–1640 B.C.
String of beads
1991–1783 B.C.
Necklace
1550–1070 B.C.