String of Beads
Object type: Beads, string
Department: Egyptian Art
Period: Middle Kingdom
Dynasty: Dynasty 12–13
Date: ca. 1981–1540 B.C. ?
Medium: Carnelian
Dimensions: L. 53 cm (20 7/8 in.)
Geography: From    Egypt Memphite Region Lisht North
Locale: cemetery north of the tomb of Senwosret (758)
Locus: Pit 808, south upper chamber
Excavation: MMA excavations, 1908–09
Credit line: Rogers Fund, 1909
Accession year: 1909