String of 46 Cowroids Inscribed with Various Hieroglyphs
These cowrie-shaped beads are inscribed on the base with various hieroglyphs including the ankh (life), nefer (beautiful or good), and maat (truth). They were found together with other beads and pendants. The cowries were strung together for convenience, but it is possible they worn as a necklace.
Artwork Details
- Title: String of 46 Cowroids Inscribed with Various Hieroglyphs
- Period: New Kingdom
- Dynasty: Dynasty 18
- Reign: reign of Amenhotep III
- Date: ca. 1390–1352 B.C.
- Geography: From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, House 2 W, Room Y, Pit VIII, MMA excavations, 1911–12
- Medium: Faience
- Dimensions: L. 6.5 cm ( 2 9/16 in)
- Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1911
- Object Number: 11.215.65
- Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art
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ca. 1550–1458 B.C.
ca. 1390–1352 B.C.
ca. 1479–1425 B.C.
ca. 1336–1327 B.C.
ca. 1336–1327 B.C.
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