Cylindrical beads from the mummy of Ukhhotep
Description
Beads, Ukhhotep. Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1981–1802 B.C. Faience. 12.182.132d: l. 3 cm (1 3/16 in.) 12.182.132e: l. 1.7 cm (11/16 in.) 12.182.132f: l. 1.5 cm (9/16 in.) 12.132.182g: l. 1.4 cm (9/16 in.) 12.132.182h: l. 0.9 cm (3/8 in.). Probably from: Tomb of Ukhhotep, Meir. Credit: Rogers Fund, 1912.
AI image analysis GPT-5.4-nano
Machine-generated from the object's image on Jul 2026. Not curatorial; treat deities, names, and signs below as the model's best reading, not authority.
The image shows several small cylindrical blue-green glazed faience beads arranged on a light background.
Five cylindrical bead fragments are visible, predominantly blue with some greenish tones at one end (rightmost bead shows a greener band). The beads appear to be short cylinders with smooth surfaces and a glossy glaze; a couple show slight discoloration or minor chips along edges. No clear hieroglyphic inscriptions, cartouches, or other markings are visible on the bead surfaces in this image.
Cross-references (4)
- Wikidata-Q Q116281029 tier-1
- Collection-QID Q160236 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- Inventory-Number 12.182.132d–h tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- MET-Object 558145 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
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