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Old Kingdom
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The beads in this strand were found scattered on the floor of Perneb's burial chamber which had been looted in ancient times. They may represent the remnants of a faience broad collar necklace, a type of jewelry with a long history in ancient Egypt (see 40.3.2).
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Sarah Sze on the Tomb of Perneb
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Title: String of tubular beads
Period: Old Kingdom
Dynasty: Dynasty 5
Reign: reign of Isesi–Unis
Date: ca. 2381–2323 B.C.
Geography: From Egypt, Memphite Region, Saqqara, Tomb of Perneb, floor of burial chamber, MMA excavations, 1913–14
Medium: Faience
Dimensions: L. 45.8 cm (18 1/16 in.) as strung
Credit Line: Gift of Edward S. Harkness, 1914
Object Number: 14.7.97
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