Ancient Egyptian beads from El Hammamiya dated 2180 - 2160 BC - Bolton's Egypt

Ancient Egyptian beads from El Hammamiya dated 2180 – 2160 BC

String of beads, neck 1, comprising blue glazed ring beads and carnelian ring beads.

Ancient Egyptian beads from El Hammamiya dated 2180 – 2160 BC

Object details

Reference: BOLMG:1924.31.18.c
Material: carnelian faience
Culture: Dynasty 7 - 8
Period: First Intermediate Period
Excavator: Guy Brunton
Dated: 2180 - 2160 BC
Object name: beads
Dimensions: Length: 172mm , Width: 28mm , Depth: 4mm
Published references: Brunton Qau and Badari I p.34 II pl.LX reg type 86
Site: El Hammamiya

Latitude: 26.916667
Longitude: 31.483333