Bowl with stones and carnelian bead
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 3100–2649 B.C.

Bowl with stones and carnelian bead is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 1) created in ca. 3100–2649 B.C. using pottery measuring Height: 4.8 x Diam: 10 cm (1 7/8 x 3 15/16 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumPottery
DimensionsHeight: 4.8 x Diam: 10 cm (1 7/8 x 3 15/16 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of Egypt Exploration Fund, 1902
Dateca. 3100–2649 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Early Dynastic Period period, during the Dynasty 1 dynasty. The estimated date range is 3100 BC – 2649 BC.

Geography

Origin: Northern Upper Egypt, Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Bowl with stones and carnelian bead?

Bowl with stones and carnelian bead is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Bowl with stones and carnelian bead created?

Bowl with stones and carnelian bead dates to ca. 3100–2649 B.C..

What material is Bowl with stones and carnelian bead made from?

Bowl with stones and carnelian bead is crafted from pottery.

Where does Bowl with stones and carnelian bead originate?

Bowl with stones and carnelian bead originates from Egypt.

Is Bowl with stones and carnelian bead in the public domain?

Bowl with stones and carnelian bead 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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