String of beads, Predynastic, Late Naqada l–Naqada II, ca. 3900–3650 , From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Mahasna, Tomb H 85

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String of beads, Predynastic, Late Naqada l–Naqada II, ca. 3900–3650 , From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Mahasna, Tomb H 85, EEF excavations 1908–1909, Clay (unfired), Carnelian, L. 44 cm (17 5/16 in.), Even in the earliest graves, everyone was buried wearing their favorite ornaments. Jewelry was simple: necklaces, bracelets, and anklets. Amulets, semi-diadems (forehead ornaments), and belts occasionally occur

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