Amulets and string of beads
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1390–1353 B.C.

Amulets and string of beads is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1390–1353 B.C. using faience, glazed steatite measuring L. 85 cm (33 7/16 in) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumFaience, glazed steatite
DimensionsL. 85 cm (33 7/16 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1911
Dateca. 1390–1353 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1390 BC.

Geography

Origin: Upper Egypt, Thebes, Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Amulets and string of beads?

Amulets and string of beads is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Amulets and string of beads created?

Amulets and string of beads dates to ca. 1390–1353 B.C..

What material is Amulets and string of beads made from?

Amulets and string of beads is crafted from faience, glazed steatite.

Where does Amulets and string of beads originate?

Amulets and string of beads originates from Egypt.

Is Amulets and string of beads in the public domain?

Amulets and string of beads is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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