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Title: String of beads
Period: Middle Kingdom
Dynasty: Dynasty 12
Date: ca. 2030–1640 B.C.
Geography: From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Abadiya, Cemetery G, Tomb G6, EEF excavations 1898–99
Medium: Carnelian, amethyst, hematite, garnet; modern string
Dimensions: L. 23.7 cm (9 5/16 in.)
Credit Line: Gift of Egypt Exploration Fund, 1898
Accession Number: 99.4.31
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