Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1390–1352 B.C.

Bead Inscribed with the Throne Name of Amenhotep III is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1390–1352 B.C. using faience measuring H. 5.5 cm (2 3/16 in) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumFaience
DimensionsH. 5.5 cm (2 3/16 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LinePurchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926
Dateca. 1390–1352 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 Bead Inscribed with the Throne Name of Amenhotep III?

Bead Inscribed with the Throne Name of Amenhotep III is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Bead Inscribed with the Throne Name of Amenhotep III created?

Bead Inscribed with the Throne Name of Amenhotep III dates to ca. 1390–1352 B.C..

What material is Bead Inscribed with the Throne Name of Amenhotep III made from?

Bead Inscribed with the Throne Name of Amenhotep III is crafted from faience.

Where does Bead Inscribed with the Throne Name of Amenhotep III originate?

Bead Inscribed with the Throne Name of Amenhotep III originates from Egypt.

Is Bead Inscribed with the Throne Name of Amenhotep III in the public domain?

Bead Inscribed with the Throne Name of Amenhotep III is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

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

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