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String of Beads

1980–1801 BCE

Egypt, Middle Kingdom

(2040–1648 BCE)
Medium
blue faience
Measurements
Overall: 10.4 cm (4 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust 1914.753
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A circular string of faience beads showcases a spectrum ranging from vibrant turquoise to deep cerulean and muted sea-green. Each bead is roughly spherical with an irregular, pitted surface. A thin, cream-colored cord threads through the sequence, cinched into a small knot at the apex. The beads sit closely together, forming a continuous ring that highlights the unique textural variations and tonal shifts within the glazed composition.

String of Beads

1980–1801 BCE

Egypt, Middle Kingdom (2040–1648 BCE)

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