Egyptian Artca. 4400–3800 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | String of Ancillaria shells |
| Medium | Shell |
| Dimensions | L. 16 cm (6 5/16 in) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | ca. 4400–3800 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1932 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Predynastic, Badarian |
| Date Range | 4400 BC – 3800 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Northern Upper Egypt |
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 557617