Beads
690–664 B.C.
FindspotMeroe (Beg. West), Nubia (Sudan)
Medium/TechniquePorphyry
Dimensions2.2 cm (7/8 in.)
Credit LineHarvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession number23-M-141
On View
Not on viewClassificationsJewelry / Adornment
ProvenanceFrom Beg. West 609. 1923: Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Sudan.
760–332 B.C.
1550–1070 B.C.
593–510 B.C.
2400–1550 B.C.
1550–332 B.C.
3100–2800 B.C.
3100–2630 B.C.
2960–2770 B.C.
2575–2465 B.C.
2575–2465 B.C.
about 1700–1550 B.C.