Egyptian Artca. 1550–1186 B.C.Bead plaque: Ptah and Sakhmet faced by Nefertum in openwork on the front; names of the gods on the reverse is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18–19) created in ca. 1550–1186 B.C. using glazed steatite measuring h. 2 cm (13/16 in); w. 2.5 cm (1 in) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Glazed steatite |
| Dimensions | h. 2 cm (13/16 in); w. 2.5 cm (1 in) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Credit Line | Theodore M. Davis Collection, Bequest of Theodore M. Davis, 1915 |
| Date | ca. 1550–1186 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18–19 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1550 BC – 1186 BC.
Geography
Origin: Egypt. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Bead plaque: Ptah and Sakhmet faced by Nefertum in openwork on the front; names of the gods on the reverse?
Bead plaque: Ptah and Sakhmet faced by Nefertum in openwork on the front; names of the gods on the reverse is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Bead plaque: Ptah and Sakhmet faced by Nefertum in openwork on the front; names of the gods on the reverse created?
Bead plaque: Ptah and Sakhmet faced by Nefertum in openwork on the front; names of the gods on the reverse dates to ca. 1550–1186 B.C..
What material is Bead plaque: Ptah and Sakhmet faced by Nefertum in openwork on the front; names of the gods on the reverse made from?
Bead plaque: Ptah and Sakhmet faced by Nefertum in openwork on the front; names of the gods on the reverse is crafted from glazed steatite.
Where does Bead plaque: Ptah and Sakhmet faced by Nefertum in openwork on the front; names of the gods on the reverse originate?
Bead plaque: Ptah and Sakhmet faced by Nefertum in openwork on the front; names of the gods on the reverse originates from Egypt.
Is Bead plaque: Ptah and Sakhmet faced by Nefertum in openwork on the front; names of the gods on the reverse in the public domain?
Bead plaque: Ptah and Sakhmet faced by Nefertum in openwork on the front; names of the gods on the reverse is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.