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Beads

Beads

2040–1640 B.C.
FindspotSheikh Farag, Egypt
Medium/TechniqueFaience, original fiber string, mud ?
DimensionsDiameter tiny ring beads: 0.2 cm (1/16 in.)
Diameter quatrefoils: 0.7 cm (1/4 in.)
Credit LineHarvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession number13.5257
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Sheikh Farag SF 170. 1913: Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.
Beads
2040–1640 B.C.
Bead
2040–1640 B.C.
Ring beads
2050–1700 B.C.
Necklace
2040–1640 B.C.
Necklace
2040–1640 B.C.
Necklace
2040–1640 B.C.
Cylinder beads
2040–1783 B.C.
Ring beads
1700–1550 B.C.
Beads
1700–1550 B.C.