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Beads: E.208.1899

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Current Location: Exhibition: Made in Ancient Egypt, 3 October 2025 – 12 April 2026 (20th Century Gallery)

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Beads

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Description

Beaded necklace (39 beads), of varying stone (amethyst and garnet), and varying bead shape. Some are barrel shaped, others are rounded, and some appear to be ovoid. On string.

String of amethyst and garnet beads

Notes

History note: Given by Egypt Exploration Fund, 1899

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1899)

Dating

12th Dynasty
Middle Kingdom
-1985 BC - -1648 BC

Project

  • Egypt

Components of the work

String Length 24.5 cm

Materials used in production

Amethyst and garnet

Techniques used in production

Carved
Polished

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Identification numbers

Accession number: E.208.1899
Primary reference Number: 49876
Oldadmincategory: B

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 6 October 2025

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Antiquities

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