String of Beads

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4th–7th century · Earthenware, glazed (green and white faience) · Medieval Art

This strand of beads was among the nine found wrapped around the body of a newborn who was buried alongside its mother in a tomb-chapel in the necropolis at Kharga Oasis

Artist

Unknown

Date

4th–7th century

Medium

Earthenware, glazed (green and white faience)

Culture

Coptic

Department

Medieval Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1931