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Collections

Tubular Beadearly Dynastic Period (circa 3050 - 2687 BCE)

Not on view
Small ancient faience tube bead with hourglass form, turquoise glaze heavily worn to reveal cream and rust-brown patches, open circular top
Title
Tubular Bead
Place Made
Egypt
Date Made
early Dynastic Period (circa 3050 - 2687 BCE)
Medium
Faience
Dimensions
1 1/16 x 5/8 in. (2.6 x 1.6 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Frank J. and Victoria K. Fertitta
Accession Number
M.80.198.131
Classification
Jewelry and Adornments
Collecting Area
Egyptian Art