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Bead

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Date 16th-11th centuries B.C. (1539-1077)
Object type jewellery
Medium, technique egyptian faience, blue-green
Dimensions

2.5 × 2.4 cm
Inventory number 51.294
Collection Egyptian Art
On view This artwork is not on display
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The rolled, globoid bead was made of turquoise Egyptian faience. There are engraved concentric circles around its side. It was strung on a necklace or bracelet through a pierced hole in the middle.

This record is subject to revision due to ongoing research.

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