Ball Bead with the Names of Hatshepsut and the Overseer of Work Senenmut
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1479–1458 B.C.

Ball Bead with the Names of Hatshepsut and the Overseer of Work Senenmut is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1479–1458 B.C. using glass measuring Diam. 2 cm (13/16 in) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumGlass
DimensionsDiam. 2 cm (13/16 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LinePurchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926
Dateca. 1479–1458 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1473 BC – 1458 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Ball Bead with the Names of Hatshepsut and the Overseer of Work Senenmut?

Ball Bead with the Names of Hatshepsut and the Overseer of Work Senenmut is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Ball Bead with the Names of Hatshepsut and the Overseer of Work Senenmut created?

Ball Bead with the Names of Hatshepsut and the Overseer of Work Senenmut dates to ca. 1479–1458 B.C..

What material is Ball Bead with the Names of Hatshepsut and the Overseer of Work Senenmut made from?

Ball Bead with the Names of Hatshepsut and the Overseer of Work Senenmut is crafted from glass.

Where does Ball Bead with the Names of Hatshepsut and the Overseer of Work Senenmut originate?

Ball Bead with the Names of Hatshepsut and the Overseer of Work Senenmut originates from Egypt.

Is Ball Bead with the Names of Hatshepsut and the Overseer of Work Senenmut in the public domain?

Ball Bead with the Names of Hatshepsut and the Overseer of Work Senenmut 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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