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Mummy Beads
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Mummy Beads

DateLate Period, about 664–332 BCE
Mediumfaience
Dimensions119.2 cm (46 15/16 in.)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineMrs. Kingsmill Marrs Collection
Object number1925.529
DescriptionSmall tubular blue pottery beads
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Ancient Egyptian
Late Period, about 664–332 BCE
Seated Cat Amulet with Mummy Beads
Ancient Egyptian
beads: Late Period, about 664–332 BCE
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Ancient Egyptian
Late Period, about 664–332 BCE
Faience Mummy Beads
Ancient Egyptian
about 664–332 BCE, Late Period
Mummy Beads Collar
Ancient Egyptian
Late Period, about 664–332 BCE
Mummy Beads
Ancient Egyptian
Late Period, about 664–332 BCE
Mummy Beads
Ancient Egyptian
New Kingdom, about 1539–1077 BCE
Faience Mummy Beads with an Agate Bead
Ancient Egyptian
about 664–332 BCE, Late Period
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Ancient Egyptian
Late Period, about 664–332 BCE
Necklace with Beads and Amulets
Ancient Egyptian
New Kingdom, about 1539–1077 BCE to Late Period, about 664–332 BCE
Faience Mummy Beads
Ancient Egyptian
about 664–332 BCE, Late Period
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Ancient Egyptian
Late Period, about 664–332 BCE