Large carnelian barrel beads -- see 26.8.123-24 and 26.8.212a
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1479–1425 BC

Large carnelian barrel beads -- see 26.8.123-24 and 26.8.212a is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1479–1425 BC using carnelian — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumCarnelian
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineLila Acheson Wallace Gift, 1988
Dateca. 1479–1425 BC

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1479 BC – 1425 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Large carnelian barrel beads -- see 26.8.123-24 and 26.8.212a?

Large carnelian barrel beads -- see 26.8.123-24 and 26.8.212a is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Large carnelian barrel beads -- see 26.8.123-24 and 26.8.212a created?

Large carnelian barrel beads -- see 26.8.123-24 and 26.8.212a dates to ca. 1479–1425 BC.

What material is Large carnelian barrel beads -- see 26.8.123-24 and 26.8.212a made from?

Large carnelian barrel beads -- see 26.8.123-24 and 26.8.212a is crafted from carnelian.

Where does Large carnelian barrel beads -- see 26.8.123-24 and 26.8.212a originate?

Large carnelian barrel beads -- see 26.8.123-24 and 26.8.212a originates from Egypt.

Is Large carnelian barrel beads -- see 26.8.123-24 and 26.8.212a in the public domain?

Large carnelian barrel beads -- see 26.8.123-24 and 26.8.212a 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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