Ancient Egyptian amethyst beads from Abydos dated 1985 – 1773 BC

String of 25 amethyst barrel beads, graduated in size, of good colour.

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1900.54.36
  • Material: amethyst
  • Culture: Dynasty 12
  • Period: Middle Kingdom
  • Dated: 1985 - 1773 BC
  • Object name: amethyst beads
  • Dimensions: Length: 225mm , Width: 45mm , Depth: 15mm
  • Site: Abydos
  • Latitude: 26.185
  • Longitude: 31.918889