Egyptian Artca. 3650–3100 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | String of beads |
| Medium | Carnelian, blue glass, black stone, marine shell, nacre (mother of pearl), hematite (1 bead) |
| Dimensions | L. 17.5 cm (6 7/8 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | ca. 3650–3100 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Egypt Exploration Fund, 1899 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Predynastic, Naqada II–Naqada III |
| Date Range | 3650 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Northern Upper Egypt |
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 547305