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Title: String of 33 ball beads
Period: Middle Kingdom
Dynasty: Dynasty 12–13
Date: ca. 1981–1640 B.C.
Geography: From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Old Kingdom Cemetery, Pit 15, MMA excavations
Medium: Amethyst
Dimensions: L. 18.3 cm (7 3/16 in)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1934
Accession Number: 34.1.190
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