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Teardrop-Shaped Bead

1991–1802 BCE

Egypt, Middle Kingdom (2040–1648 BCE), Dynasty 12

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Medium
gold over calcite gesso core
Measurements
Average: 2.4 cm (15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust 1914.797.i
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Location
Not on view
Print
A gold and calcite bead has an elongated teardrop shape, tapering from a flat top to a narrow base. Its surface features a mottled mix of reddish-brown and dark gray patches, with worn gilding visible throughout. Small pits and irregularities texture the lower half of the object. At the center of the top, a small, circular opening suggests its use as a threaded ornament.

Teardrop-Shaped Bead

1991–1802 BCE

Egypt, Middle Kingdom (2040–1648 BCE), Dynasty 12

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