Egyptian Artca. 3800–3300 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | String of beads |
| Medium | Carnelian, stone (black, white and brown), possibly quartz, shell, travertine (Egyptian alabaster), lapis lazuli, obsidian, copper |
| Dimensions | L: 21.8 cm (8 9/16 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | ca. 3800–3300 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Egypt Exploration Fund, 1899 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Predynastic, Late Naqada l–Naqada II |
| Date Range | 3800 BC – 3300 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Northern Upper Egypt |
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 547301