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

String of 62 spherical and 2 barrel beads is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 17–18) created in ca. 1981–1504 B.C. using amethyst measuring L. 58.4 cm (23 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumAmethyst
DimensionsL. 58.4 cm (23 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Dateca. 1981–1504 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Second Intermediate Period–Early New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 17–18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 2500 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses String of 62 spherical and 2 barrel beads?

String of 62 spherical and 2 barrel beads is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was String of 62 spherical and 2 barrel beads created?

String of 62 spherical and 2 barrel beads dates to ca. 1981–1504 B.C..

What material is String of 62 spherical and 2 barrel beads made from?

String of 62 spherical and 2 barrel beads is crafted from amethyst.

Where does String of 62 spherical and 2 barrel beads originate?

String of 62 spherical and 2 barrel beads originates from Egypt.

Is String of 62 spherical and 2 barrel beads in the public domain?

String of 62 spherical and 2 barrel 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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