Necklace with globular blue beads

This blue necklace was found during the excavations of J. Garstang at Abydos. It is composed of globular beads modelled in blue faience. The piece dates from the Middle Kingdom.

Abydos

fayence

MIDDLE KINGDOM

E. Warmenbol (Éd.), Ombres d'Égypte, le peuple de Pharaon (Exposition), Treignes 1999, 124 nº 155

Inventory number

E.1916

KMKG - MRAH

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