String of Beads
Culture
Ancient Egyptian
DateMiddle Kingdom, about 1980–1760 BCE
Mediumcarnelian and gold
Dimensions14.3 cm (5 5/8 in.)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineMrs. Kingsmill Marrs Collection
Object number2001.116
Descriptionshort strand of carnelian beads with 2 small gold beads and central larger gold beadLabel TextCarnelian was readily available in ancient Egypt and was used in jewelry manufacture over the course of its long history. It was used to make beads, inlays, and several talismanic forms, including the heart (ib) and Girdle of Isis (tit) amulets. Spherical, biconical, barrel, and lentoid shapes were popular carnelian bead types during the Middle Kingdom.ProvenanceFormerly of Mrs. Kingsmill Marrs Collection; bequeathed by Mrs. Kingsmill Marrs to the Worcester Art Museum, 1925–1926 as 1925.411; transformed in 2001 through conservation work.
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