Egyptian Artca. 1950–1885 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Hepy, String of cowrie shells |
| Medium | Shell (Marine), Nacre, Pearl |
| Dimensions | l. 12.5 cm (4 15/16 in) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | ca. 1950–1885 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1934 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Dynasty | Dynasty 12, early-mid |
| Period | Middle Kingdom |
| Date Range | 1950 BC – 1885 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Memphite Region |
| Country | Egypt |
From the Dynasty 12, early-mid era
FO
ca. 1950–1885 B.C.Figurine of a Pygmy Dance Leader
A
ca. 1950–1850 B.C.Amulet
AS
ca. 1950–1850 B.C.A standing figure of a Bes-image
FA
ca. 1950–1850 B.C. ?Falcon amulet
R
ca. 1950–1885 B.C.Razor
H1
ca. 1950–1885 B.C.Hepy, 168 of orignally 72 loose beads
HF
ca. 1950–1885 B.C.Hepy, found scattered
HB
ca. 1950–1885 B.C.Hepy, beads
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 546445