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Predynastic, Late Naqada l–Naqada II
These three clay beads were found with the burial of a child, along with a number of luxury and prestige items (see 09.182.1-.8). Clearly the child was born into a wealthy and powerful family, and acquired his or her status through birth.Although the beads are of clay, they were painted red in imitation of carnelian, a more valuable material.
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Title: Three large spherical beads
Period: Predynastic, Late Naqada l–Naqada II
Date: ca. 3900–3650 B.C.
Geography: From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Mahasna, Tomb H 85, EEF excavations 1908–1909
Medium: Clay (unfired), pigment
Dimensions:
a) Diam. 2 cm (13/16 in.)
b) Diam. 1.8 cm (11/16 in.)
c) Diam. 1.7 cm (11/16 in.)
Credit Line: Gift of The Egypt Exploration Fund, 1909
Accession Number: 09.182.7a–c
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