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String of beads

String of beads
 Middle Kingdom, Dynasty XII 1985 BCE-1773 BCE

Medium
faience, amethyst, shell, carnelian
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented by the Committee of the Egypt Exploration Fund, 1899
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
faience, amethyst, shell, carnelian
Measurements
153.0 cm (approx. length)
Place/s of Execution
Egypt
Accession Number
675-D2
Department
Antiquities
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented by the Committee of the Egypt Exploration Fund, 1899
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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