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Carnelian [bi-conical, barrel-shaped] bead; pierced from both ends.
Illustration: Yes

Details

ID
HUMFA_12-11-4a
Alternate IDs
12-11-4a; HUMFA_12-11-4a
Department
Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Classification
Jewelry & adornment-Beads
Period
Old Kingdom
Entry Date
11/01/1912
Title
Jewelry element: carnelian bead
Medium
Carnelian
Dimensions
Length: 18.5 mm
Credit Line
Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Provenance
Pit G 2320 (= G 5280) A, under skeleton
Problems/Questions
MFA accession number verified

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