Faience necklace
String of carnelian and amethyst circular beads, with 6 amulets (5 carnelian and 1 turquoise?) and 1 fish pendant in the centre.
Method of acquisition: Given (1907) by British School of Archaeology in Egypt
12th Dynasty
Middle Kingdom
-1985
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-1773
Fish Pendant Length 2.9 cm
Moulded : Strung
Accession number: E.11.1907
Primary reference Number: 50961
Oldadmincategory: B
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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