Cylinder Bead Inscribed with the Name Amenhotep
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1525–1504 B.C.

Cylinder Bead Inscribed with the Name Amenhotep is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1525–1504 B.C. using steatite, glazed measuring l. 3.7 cm (1 7/16 in); diam. 1 cm (3/8 in) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumSteatite, glazed
Dimensionsl. 3.7 cm (1 7/16 in); diam. 1 cm (3/8 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of Helen Miller Gould, 1910
Dateca. 1525–1504 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1525 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Cylinder Bead Inscribed with the Name Amenhotep?

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

When was Cylinder Bead Inscribed with the Name Amenhotep created?

Cylinder Bead Inscribed with the Name Amenhotep dates to ca. 1525–1504 B.C..

What material is Cylinder Bead Inscribed with the Name Amenhotep made from?

Cylinder Bead Inscribed with the Name Amenhotep is crafted from steatite, glazed.

Where does Cylinder Bead Inscribed with the Name Amenhotep originate?

Cylinder Bead Inscribed with the Name Amenhotep originates from Egypt.

Is Cylinder Bead Inscribed with the Name Amenhotep in the public domain?

Cylinder Bead Inscribed with the Name Amenhotep 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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