Quartz plaque or bead, with holes drilled at an angle. It is possible that this piece of stone was used as an amulet (protection charm) rather than simply a bead. However, the unusual shape may simply be a change in design from the other examples from this group.
Length: 6.0 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1898) by Egyptian Research Account
Predynastic
Early Dynastic Period
About
-3000
-
About
-2500
Accession number: E.36d.1898
Primary reference Number: 49595
Oldadmincategory: B
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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