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Mummy Beads
Mummy Beads
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Mummy Beads

DateNew Kingdom, about 1539–1077 BCE
Mediumfaience
Dimensions55 cm (21 5/8 in.)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineMrs. Kingsmill Marrs Collection
Object number1925.548
Descriptionsmall flat round beads of faience with tubular beads at intervals
ProvenanceFormerly of Mrs. Kingsmill Marrs Collection; bequeathed by Mrs. Kingsmill Marrs to the Worcester Art Museum, 1925–1926.
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Faience Mummy Beads
Ancient Egyptian
about 664–332 BCE, Late Period
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Ancient Egyptian
Late Period, about 664–332 BCE
Mummy Beads Collar
Ancient Egyptian
Late Period, about 664–332 BCE
Faience Mummy Beads with an Agate Bead
Ancient Egyptian
about 664–332 BCE, Late Period
Mummy Beads
Ancient Egyptian
Late Period, about 664–332 BCE
black background
Ancient Egyptian
Late Period, about 664–332 BCE
black background
Ancient Egyptian
Late Period, about 664–332 BCE
Faience Mummy Beads
Ancient Egyptian
about 664–332 BCE, Late Period
black background
Ancient Egyptian
Late Period, about 664–332 BCE
Seated Cat Amulet with Mummy Beads
Ancient Egyptian
beads: Late Period, about 664–332 BCE
black background
Ancient Egyptian
Late Period, about 664–332 BCE
black background
Ancient Egyptian
Late Period, about 664–332 BCE