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Amethyst necklace
Amethyst necklace
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Amethyst necklace

DateMiddle Kingdom
Mediumamethyst beads
Dimensions61.6 cm (24 1/4 in.)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineMrs. Kingsmill Marrs Collection
Object number2001.141
Descriptionstring of graded amethyst beads, ball and oval shapes, light purple and white, semi-translucent
ProvenanceMrs. Kingsmill Marrs
On View
Not on view
black background
Ancient Egyptian
Middle Kingdom, about 1980–1760 BCE
Amethyst necklace
Ancient Egyptian
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black background
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black background
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