String of 46 Cowroids Inscribed with Various Hieroglyphs
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1390–1353 B.C.

String of 46 Cowroids Inscribed with Various Hieroglyphs is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1390–1353 B.C. using faience measuring L. 6.5 cm ( 2 9/16 in) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumFaience
DimensionsL. 6.5 cm ( 2 9/16 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1911
Dateca. 1390–1353 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1390 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses String of 46 Cowroids Inscribed with Various Hieroglyphs?

String of 46 Cowroids Inscribed with Various Hieroglyphs is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was String of 46 Cowroids Inscribed with Various Hieroglyphs created?

String of 46 Cowroids Inscribed with Various Hieroglyphs dates to ca. 1390–1353 B.C..

What material is String of 46 Cowroids Inscribed with Various Hieroglyphs made from?

String of 46 Cowroids Inscribed with Various Hieroglyphs is crafted from faience.

Where does String of 46 Cowroids Inscribed with Various Hieroglyphs originate?

String of 46 Cowroids Inscribed with Various Hieroglyphs originates from Egypt.

Is String of 46 Cowroids Inscribed with Various Hieroglyphs in the public domain?

String of 46 Cowroids Inscribed with Various Hieroglyphs is in the public domain and can be freely used.

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

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