Pendant bead

Description

Pendant bead of alabaster, ovoid perforated near one end for suspension: Ancient Egyptian, from Badari, Upper Egypt, Predynastic Period, c. 4400 - 3100 BC

Museum reference

A.1924.645

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Pendant bead

Production information

Egypt, Northern Africa

Date

c. 44th - 32nd century BC

Style / Culture

Predynastic Period, Ancient Egyptian

Materials

Alabaster

Collection place(s)

Badari, Upper Egypt, Egypt, Northern Africa

Exhibitions

• Fascinating Mummies (11 Feb 2012 - 27 May 2012)
  National Museum of Scotland