String of cylinder beads
Object type: String of cylinder beads
Department: Egyptian Art
Period: Middle Kingdom
Dynasty: Dynasty 12
Reign: reign of Senwosret II–Amenemhat III
Date: ca. 1887–1813 B.C.
Medium: Carnelian
Dimensions: L. 40.5 cm (15 15/16 in.)
Geography: From    Egypt Fayum Entrance Area Lahun
Locale: Tomb of Sithathoryunet (BSA Tomb 8)
Locus: Offering chamber
Excavation: BSAE excavations, 1920
Credit line: Gift of British School of Archaeology, 1921
Accession year: 1921