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Carnelian beads
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Carnelian beads

DateMiddle Kingdom
Mediumcarnelian beads
Dimensions17.8 cm (7 in.)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineMrs. Kingsmill Marrs Collection
Object number2001.127
Descriptionstring of carnelian beads of various shapes
ProvenanceMrs. Kingsmill Marrs
On View
Not on view
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Ancient Egyptian
New Kingdom
Carnelian and Gold Bead Necklace
Ancient Egyptian
about 2030–1650 BCE, Middle Kingdom
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Ancient Egyptian
Roman Period, 32 BCE–200 CE
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Ancient Egyptian
New Kingdom, about 1539–1077 BCE
Ancient Egyptian
possibly 32 BCE–200s CE, Roman Period
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Ancient Egyptian
Middle Kingdom, about 1980–1760 BCE
Faience Mummy Beads with an Agate Bead
Ancient Egyptian
about 664–332 BCE, Late Period
Amethyst necklace
Ancient Egyptian
Middle Kingdom
Ancient Egyptian
possibly about 1550–1070 BCE, New Kingdom
Faience Disk Bead Necklace
Ancient Egyptian
about 1550–1070 BCE, New Kingdom
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Ancient Egyptian
Middle Kingdom, about 1980–1760 BCE
Conservation Status: After Treatment
Chinese
1700s