Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 2030–1640 B.C.

String of 1 squatting ape, 5 Ba birds, and 2 Horus amulets is a egyptian art from Egypt created in ca. 2030–1640 B.C. using lapis lazuli, amethyst, feldspar measuring L of string knot to knot : 12.8 cm (5 1/16 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumLapis lazuli, amethyst, feldspar
DimensionsL of string knot to knot : 12.8 cm (5 1/16 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1919
Dateca. 2030–1640 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Middle Kingdom period. The estimated date range is 2030 BC – 1640 BC.

Geography

Origin: Upper Egypt, Thebes, Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses String of 1 squatting ape, 5 Ba birds, and 2 Horus amulets?

String of 1 squatting ape, 5 Ba birds, and 2 Horus amulets is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was String of 1 squatting ape, 5 Ba birds, and 2 Horus amulets created?

String of 1 squatting ape, 5 Ba birds, and 2 Horus amulets dates to ca. 2030–1640 B.C..

What material is String of 1 squatting ape, 5 Ba birds, and 2 Horus amulets made from?

String of 1 squatting ape, 5 Ba birds, and 2 Horus amulets is crafted from lapis lazuli, amethyst, feldspar.

Where does String of 1 squatting ape, 5 Ba birds, and 2 Horus amulets originate?

String of 1 squatting ape, 5 Ba birds, and 2 Horus amulets originates from Egypt.

Is String of 1 squatting ape, 5 Ba birds, and 2 Horus amulets in the public domain?

String of 1 squatting ape, 5 Ba birds, and 2 Horus amulets is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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