String of beads
Middle Kingdom, Dynasty XII 1985 BCE-1773 BCE
Medium
faience, amethyst, shell, carnelian
Measurements
153.0 cm (approx. length)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented by the Committee of the Egypt Exploration Fund, 1899
Gallery location
Not on display
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