Ancient Egyptian necklace from Qaw el Kibir dated 2494 – 2345 BC

A string of beads comprising around 172 carnelian and around 1220 blue glaze small disc beads.

Ancient Egyptian necklace from Qaw el Kibir dated 2494 – 2345 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1923.21.30
  • Material: faience
  • Culture: Dynasty 5
  • Period: Old Kingdom
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: 2494 - 2345 BC
  • Object name: necklace
  • Dimensions: Length: 775mm , Width: 3mm , Depth: 3mm
  • Published references: Brunton Qau and Badari II p 2 pl LI (reg) pl LXX types 86P18 P20
  • Site: Qaw el Kibir
  • Latitude: 26.9
  • Longitude: 31.516667