Ancient Egyptian bead from Abydos dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Barrel bead of clear rock crystal perforated through length. Flat on one side, domed on opposite side.

Ancient Egyptian bead from Abydos dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1901.36.92
  • Material: rock crystal
  • Culture: Dynasty 18
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dated: 1550 - 1295 BC
  • Object name: bead
  • Dimensions: Length: 18mm , Width: 10.5mm , Depth: 6mm
  • Published references: Randall - MacIver & Mace El Amrah and Abydos p.90
  • Site: Abydos
  • Latitude: 26.185
  • Longitude: 31.918889