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String of tubular beads

Old Kingdom
ca. 2381–2323 B.C.
Not on view
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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Object Information
  • 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
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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