Openwork Spacer Bead
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Openwork Spacer Bead

TitleOpenwork Spacer Bead
Date1069–715 BCE 10th century BCE
Mediumturquoise faience
ClassificationJewelry
OriginEgypt, Third Intermediate (1069–715 BCE), Dynasties 21–22 Egypt
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineOpenwork Spacer Bead, 1069–715 BCE. Egypt, Third Intermediate (1069–715 BCE), Dynasties 21–22. Turquoise faience; overall: 2.5 x 0.7 cm (1 x 1/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade, 1916.661
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Openwork Spacer Bead” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1069–715 BCE. It is executed in turquoise faience and classified as jewelry. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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