File:Seven beads in the shape of cowrie shells MET DP-889-23.jpg

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Seven beads in the shape of cowrie shells (MET, 2014.619.30–.36)

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English: Seven beads in the shape of cowrie shells   (Wikidata search (Cirrus search) Wikidata query (SPARQL)  Create new Wikidata item based on this file)
Title
English: Seven beads in the shape of cowrie shells
Description
English: Beads, shaped like cowrie shells
Date
English: circa 1887
date QS:P571,+1887-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1480,Q5727902
–1750 BC
  • Period: Middle Kingdom
Medium
English: Silver
Dimensions
English: Range of each: L. 2.2 to 2.5 cm (7/8 to 1 in.); H. 1.4 to 1.5 cm (9/16 in.); D. 0.7 to 0.9 cm (1/4 to 3/8 in.)
institution QS:P195,Q160236
Current location
Egyptian Art
Accession number
2014.619.30–.36
Place of discovery
English: From Egypt, Fayum Entrance Area, Haraga, Cemetery A, Tomb 124
Credit line
English: Purchase, Lila Acheson Wallace Gift, 2014
Source/Photographer

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/675900

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