Bead
Object type: Bead
Department: Egyptian Art
Period: Middle Kingdom or Second Intermediate Period
Dynasty: Dynasty 12–2nd Intermediate Period
Date: ca. 1981–1550 B.C.
Medium: Carnelian
Dimensions: H. 0.5 cm (3/16 in); Diam. 0.6 cm (1/4 in)
Geography: From    Egypt Memphite Region Lisht North
Locale: cemetery north or west of the tomb of Senwosret (758)
Locus: Pit 843
Excavation: MMA excavations, 1908–09
Credit line: Rogers Fund, 1909
Accession year: 1909