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Necklace with tubular beads
  • CollectionEgypt
  • Inventory numberE.02040a
    • Object nameNecklace
  • TitleNecklace with tubular beads
  • CultureEgyptian
    • GeographyPlace of production:EgyptGeographical Reference > Africa > North Africa
    Place of discovery:AbydosGeographical Reference > Africa > North Africa > Egypt > Upper Egypt (region) > Sohag (governorate)
  • Date1545 BC - 1291 BC
  • Period18th dynasty(Egypt > New Kingdom)
    • MaterialFaience (earthenware)Technique > Ceramics (techniques) > Categories
  • DimensionsH x La x P: 100 cm
  • OwnerMusées royaux d'art et d'histoire / Koninklijke Musea voor Kunst en Geschiedenis
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This necklace was part of a set of four similar pieces found in a tomb at Abydos during the excavations of W.M.F. Petrie. The necklace consists of long beads of blue-turquoise faience, and shorter beads of blue-black faience. The piece dates from the 18th dynasty.

Excavation: Petrie 1900-1901