Egyptian Art2nd century BC–2nd century ADArtwork Details
| Title | String of 65 Beads |
| Medium | glass, gold foil |
| Dimensions | L. 33 cm (13 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | 2nd century BC–2nd century AD |
| Credit Line | Gift of Helen Miller Gould, 1910 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Ptolemaic Period–Roman Period |
| Date Range | 200 BC – 200 |
Provenance
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 560799