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Beads

712–653 B.C.
FindspotMeroe (Beg. West), Nubia (Sudan)
Medium/TechniqueSilver electrum
Dimensions1.6 cm (5/8 in.)
Credit LineHarvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession number23-M-518
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.
Beads
2400–1550 B.C.
Group shot (top to bottom):  12.1247, 12.1248, 12.1249
1980–1630 B.C.
Signet ring
2nd—3rd century A.D.
Signet ring
270 B.C.–A.D. 320
Finger ring
270 B.C.–A.D. 320
Finger ring
270 B.C.–A.D. 320
Finger ring
270 B.C.–A.D. 320
Finger ring
270 B.C.–A.D. 320
Finger ring
270 B.C.–A.D. 320
Finger ring
270 B.C.–A.D. 320