Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1981–1504 B.C.

String of 39 tiny lentoid beads, 2 pendants (Bes and cornflower?), an ovoid bead, and a star-shaped bead is a egyptian art from Egypt created in ca. 1981–1504 B.C. using glass, imitation lapis lazuli measuring L. 21.6 cm (8 1/2 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumGlass, imitation lapis lazuli
DimensionsL. 21.6 cm (8 1/2 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineMuseum Accession
Dateca. 1981–1504 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Middle Kingdom–Early New Kingdom period. The estimated date range is 1981 BC – 1504 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

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What department houses String of 39 tiny lentoid beads, 2 pendants (Bes and cornflower?), an ovoid bead, and a star-shaped bead?

String of 39 tiny lentoid beads, 2 pendants (Bes and cornflower?), an ovoid bead, and a star-shaped bead is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was String of 39 tiny lentoid beads, 2 pendants (Bes and cornflower?), an ovoid bead, and a star-shaped bead created?

String of 39 tiny lentoid beads, 2 pendants (Bes and cornflower?), an ovoid bead, and a star-shaped bead dates to ca. 1981–1504 B.C..

What material is String of 39 tiny lentoid beads, 2 pendants (Bes and cornflower?), an ovoid bead, and a star-shaped bead made from?

String of 39 tiny lentoid beads, 2 pendants (Bes and cornflower?), an ovoid bead, and a star-shaped bead is crafted from glass, imitation lapis lazuli.

Where does String of 39 tiny lentoid beads, 2 pendants (Bes and cornflower?), an ovoid bead, and a star-shaped bead originate?

String of 39 tiny lentoid beads, 2 pendants (Bes and cornflower?), an ovoid bead, and a star-shaped bead originates from Egypt.

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String of 39 tiny lentoid beads, 2 pendants (Bes and cornflower?), an ovoid bead, and a star-shaped bead 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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