Sweret Bead, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 11, ca. 2051–1981 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Temple of Mentuhotep II, North Triangular Court, Pit 23 (tattooed woman), on body, 1922–23, Carnelian, L. cm. 1.7 (11/16 in); diam. 0.9 cm (3/8 in), The 'sweret' is a barrell-shaped bead of carnelian was an important part of the mummy trappings from the early Middle Kingdom. It was usually worn at the throat and is seen in this position on early anthropoid coffins
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Sweret Bead, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 11, ca, 2051–1981 B.C, Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Temple, Mentuhotep II, North Triangular Court, Pit 23, tattooed woman, body, 1922–23, Carnelian, L, cm, 1.7, 11/16, diam, 0.9 cm, 3/8, sweret, barrell-shaped bead, carnelian, important part, mummy trappings, early Middle, usually worn, throat, position, anthropoid, coffins
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