Egyptian Artca. 3300–2650 B.C.Group of 7 Beads: 1 Cylindrical (16.7.64); 1 Ovoid (16.7.59a); 5 Coleoptera beetles (16.7.59b–f) is a egyptian art from Egypt created in ca. 3300–2650 B.C. using bone (mineralized) measuring L. of individual beads: 2.2-4.8 — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Bone (mineralized) |
| Dimensions | L. of individual beads: 2.2-4.8 |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Bashford Dean, 1916 |
| Date | ca. 3300–2650 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Predynastic, Naqada III–Early Dynastic Period period. The estimated date range is 3300 BC – 2650 BC.
Geography
Origin: Egypt. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Group of 7 Beads: 1 Cylindrical (16.7.64); 1 Ovoid (16.7.59a); 5 Coleoptera beetles (16.7.59b–f)?
Group of 7 Beads: 1 Cylindrical (16.7.64); 1 Ovoid (16.7.59a); 5 Coleoptera beetles (16.7.59b–f) is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Group of 7 Beads: 1 Cylindrical (16.7.64); 1 Ovoid (16.7.59a); 5 Coleoptera beetles (16.7.59b–f) created?
Group of 7 Beads: 1 Cylindrical (16.7.64); 1 Ovoid (16.7.59a); 5 Coleoptera beetles (16.7.59b–f) dates to ca. 3300–2650 B.C..
What material is Group of 7 Beads: 1 Cylindrical (16.7.64); 1 Ovoid (16.7.59a); 5 Coleoptera beetles (16.7.59b–f) made from?
Group of 7 Beads: 1 Cylindrical (16.7.64); 1 Ovoid (16.7.59a); 5 Coleoptera beetles (16.7.59b–f) is crafted from bone (mineralized).
Where does Group of 7 Beads: 1 Cylindrical (16.7.64); 1 Ovoid (16.7.59a); 5 Coleoptera beetles (16.7.59b–f) originate?
Group of 7 Beads: 1 Cylindrical (16.7.64); 1 Ovoid (16.7.59a); 5 Coleoptera beetles (16.7.59b–f) originates from Egypt.
Is Group of 7 Beads: 1 Cylindrical (16.7.64); 1 Ovoid (16.7.59a); 5 Coleoptera beetles (16.7.59b–f) in the public domain?
Group of 7 Beads: 1 Cylindrical (16.7.64); 1 Ovoid (16.7.59a); 5 Coleoptera beetles (16.7.59b–f) is in the public domain and can be freely used.