Carnelian Ball Bead
Culture
Ancient Egyptian
DateMiddle Kingdom, about 1980–1760 BCE (or later)
Mediumcarnelian
Dimensions1.86 cm diam
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineMrs. Kingsmill Marrs Collection
Terms
Object number1925.576
DescriptionRound red carnelian bead, pierced.ProvenanceFormerly of Mrs. Kingsmill Marrs Collection; bequeathed by Mrs. Kingsmill Marrs to the Worcester Art Museum, 1925–1926.
On View
Not on viewAncient Egyptian
scarab: New Kingdom, about 1539–1077 BCE; gold mount: modern