Ancient Egyptian beads from Badari dated 2160 - 2025 BC

Latitude: 26.9925
Longitude: 31.4156

Ancient Egyptian beads from Badari dated 2160 – 2025 BC

String of beads, comprising one blue glazed steatite cylinder, two carnelian rings, and 24 blue glazed faience rings. Total of 27 beads.

Reference: BOLMG:1924.31.43
Material: carnelian faience steatite
Culture: Dynasty 9 - 10
Period: First Intermediate Period
Excavator: Guy Brunton
Dated: 2160 - 2025 BC
Object name: beads
Dimensions: Length: 32mm , Width: 4mm , Depth: 4mm
Published references: Brunton Qau and Badari II pl.LXVIII reg pl.LXXV 75C2 86F24 P22
Site: Badari