Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1859–1770 B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleNecklace with Sa-Amulets of Senebtisi
MediumSa-amulets: Silver (5 originals, 4 restored), carnelian, feldspar, turquoise, ivory (4 restored). Tiny disk beads: top row turquoise, bottom row restored Ball beads: silver
DimensionsL. 24.5 cm (9 5/8 in.); W. 1.2 cm (1/2 in.); sa-amulets: 1 × 0.5 × 0.2 cm (3/8 × 3/16 × 1/16 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Dateca. 1859–1770 B.C.
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1907
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

Dynastylate Dynasty 12–early Dynasty 13
PeriodMiddle Kingdom
Date Range1859 BC – 1770 BC

Provenance

RegionMemphite Region
CountryEgypt

From the late Dynasty 12–early Dynasty 13 era