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Beads

712–653 B.C.
FindspotMeroe (Beg. West), Nubia (Sudan)
Medium/TechniqueRed paste
Dimensions1.8 cm (11/16 in.)
Credit LineHarvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession number23-M-509
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment
ProvenanceFrom Meroe (Beg. West) Grave 786. 1923: Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Sudan.
Amulet
690–653 B.C.
690–653 B.C.
690–653 B.C.
Beads
712–593 B.C.
Beads
690–664 B.C.
Beads
690–664 B.C.
Beads
690–664 B.C.
Beads
690–664 B.C.
Group shot: 23-M-640a-e
712–653 B.C.