Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 3300–2650 B.C.

String of 10 cylindrical beads is a egyptian art from Egypt created in ca. 3300–2650 B.C. using bone (mineralized) measuring L of string: 23.3 cm (9 3/16 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumBone (mineralized)
DimensionsL of string: 23.3 cm (9 3/16 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of Bashford Dean, 1916
Dateca. 3300–2650 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Predynastic, Naqada III–Early Dynastic Period period. The estimated date range is 3300 BC – 2650 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses String of 10 cylindrical beads?

String of 10 cylindrical beads is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was String of 10 cylindrical beads created?

String of 10 cylindrical beads dates to ca. 3300–2650 B.C..

What material is String of 10 cylindrical beads made from?

String of 10 cylindrical beads is crafted from bone (mineralized).

Where does String of 10 cylindrical beads originate?

String of 10 cylindrical beads originates from Egypt.

Is String of 10 cylindrical beads in the public domain?

String of 10 cylindrical beads 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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