String of beads with eight large pendants
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 3650–3100 B.C.

String of beads with eight large pendants is a egyptian art from Egypt created in ca. 3650–3100 B.C. using carnelian measuring L: 17.5 cm (6 7/8 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumCarnelian
DimensionsL: 17.5 cm (6 7/8 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of Helen Miller Gould, 1910
Dateca. 3650–3100 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Predynastic, Naqada II–Naqada III period. The estimated date range is 3650 BC – 3100 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses String of beads with eight large pendants?

String of beads with eight large pendants is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was String of beads with eight large pendants created?

String of beads with eight large pendants dates to ca. 3650–3100 B.C..

What material is String of beads with eight large pendants made from?

String of beads with eight large pendants is crafted from carnelian.

Where does String of beads with eight large pendants originate?

String of beads with eight large pendants originates from Egypt.

Is String of beads with eight large pendants in the public domain?

String of beads with eight large pendants is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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