Anklet of beads

Predynastic, Naqada III

ca. 3300–3100 B.C.

Not on view

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Title: Anklet of beads
Period: Predynastic, Naqada III
Date: ca. 3300–3100 B.C.
Geography: From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Abadiya, Cemetery H, Tomb H129, EEF excavations 1898–99
Medium: Carnelian and garnet
Dimensions: L. 19.4 cm (7 5/8 in.); Diam. 0.3 cm (1/8 in.)
Credit Line: Gift of Egypt Exploration Fund, 1899
Object Number: 99.4.3
Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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