String of black faience beads with encrustations

Middle Kingdom–Early New Kingdom
ca. 1981–1295 B.C.
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 109

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: String of black faience beads with encrustations
  • Period: Middle Kingdom–Early New Kingdom
  • Dynasty: Dynasty 12–18
  • Date: ca. 1981–1295 B.C.
  • Geography: From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Debris, MMA excavations, 1920–22
  • Medium: Blue and black faience
  • Dimensions: l. 48.5 cm (19 1/8 in)
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund and Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1922
  • Object Number: 22.1.1274
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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