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Beads
Beaded necklace (39 beads), of varying stone (amethyst and garnet), and varying bead shape. Some are barrel shaped, others are rounded, and some appear to be ovoid. On string.
String of amethyst and garnet beads
History note: Given by Egypt Exploration Fund, 1899
Method of acquisition: Given (1899)
12th Dynasty
Middle Kingdom
-1985
BC
-
-1648
BC
String Length 24.5 cm
Carved : Polished
Accession number: E.208.1899
Primary reference Number: 49876
Oldadmincategory: B
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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