Egyptian Artca. 1850–1550 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Girdle with Cowrie Shells |
| Medium | Electrum over plaster, carnelian, amethyst |
| Dimensions | L. 66 cm (26 in.); L. of shells: 2.5 cm (1 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | ca. 1850–1550 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund and Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1913 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Dynasty | Dynasty 12, late–17 |
| Period | Late Middle Kingdom–Second Intermediate Period |
| Date Range | 1850 BC – 1550 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Upper Egypt, Thebes |
| Country | Egypt |
From the Dynasty 12, late–17 era
US
ca. 1850–1550 B.C.Uninscribed Scarab
NT
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OF
ca. 1850–1550 B.C.Objects from Theban Tomb MMA 840
FA
ca. 1850–1550 B.C.Falcon Amulet
TA
ca. 1850–1550 B.C.Taweret Amulet
BN
ca. 1850–1550 B.C.Bead Necklace
SO
ca. 1850–1550 B.C.String of amulets and ring beads
SP
ca. 1850–1550 B.C.Shell-shaped Pendant
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 544420