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

Artwork Details

TitleNecklace with Shen-Amulet of Senebtisi
MediumGold, carnelian, turquoise, faience (some restored)
DimensionsL. 69 cm (27 3/16 in.); shen amulet: 1.3 × 1.3 × 0.4 cm (1/2 × 1/2 × 3/16 in.); hes vase bead: 1.4 × 0.4 cm (9/16 × 3/16 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