Ancient Egyptian carnelian bead necklace from Abydos dated 1985 – 1773 BC

Fine necklace of carnelian spheroids, graduated in size. 84 beads in total.
Colour: red

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1913.45.5
  • Material: carnelian
  • Culture: Dynasty 12
  • Period: Middle Kingdom
  • Excavator: T.E. Peet W.L.S. Loat
  • Dated: 1985 - 1773 BC
  • Object name: carnelian bead necklace
  • Dimensions: Length: 720mm , Width: 15mm , Depth: 15mm
  • Published references: Peet T E & Loat W L S Cemeteries of Abydos 1912 - 1913 3 1913 ( p 24 pl VIII 7 )
  • Site: Abydos
  • Latitude: 26.185
  • Longitude: 31.918889