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Bead

Bead

2040–1640 B.C.
FindspotSheikh Farag, Egypt
Medium/TechniqueMud, faience, original fiber string
DimensionsDiameter mud ring bead: 0.3 cm (1/8 in.)
Diameter and length faience barrel bead: 0.5 x 0.9 cm (3/16 x 3/8 in.)
Credit LineHarvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession number13.5219
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Sheikh Farag SF 65. 1913: excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.
Beads
2040–1640 B.C.
Beads
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.