Ancient Egyptian shell bead from Qaw el kibir dated 1550 – 1069 BC

Nerita shell with apex rubbed down. Strung together with beads and amulets, 1923.21.1.

Ancient Egyptian shell bead from Qaw el kibir dated 1550 – 1069 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1923.21.2
  • Material: shell
  • Culture: Dynasty 18 - 20
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: 1550 - 1069 BC
  • Object name: shell bead
  • Dimensions: Length: 25mm , Width: 17mm , Depth: 13mm
  • Published references: Brunton Qau and Badari III p.38
  • Site: Qaw el Kibir
  • Latitude: 26.9
  • Longitude: 31.516667