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Necklace with Beads and Amulets
Necklace with Beads and Amulets
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Necklace with Beads and Amulets

DateNew Kingdom, about 1539–1077 BCE to Late Period, about 664–332 BCE
Mediumfaience
Dimensions78.6 cm (30 15/16 in.)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineMrs. Kingsmill Marrs Collection
Object number1925.538
DescriptionBlue tubular beads separated by small round colored beads and small pendants of varied shapes
ProvenanceFormerly of Mrs. Kingsmill Marrs Collection; bequeathed by Mrs. Kingsmill Marrs to the Worcester Art Museum, 1925–1926.
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