String of Beads with Feline-head Amulets
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1550–1425 B.C.

String of Beads with Feline-head Amulets is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1550–1425 B.C. using gold, egyptian blue measuring L. 67 cm (26 3/8 in) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumGold, Egyptian blue
DimensionsL. 67 cm (26 3/8 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LinePurchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926
Dateca. 1550–1425 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1550 BC.

Geography

Origin: Upper Egypt, Thebes, Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses String of Beads with Feline-head Amulets?

String of Beads with Feline-head Amulets is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was String of Beads with Feline-head Amulets created?

String of Beads with Feline-head Amulets dates to ca. 1550–1425 B.C..

What material is String of Beads with Feline-head Amulets made from?

String of Beads with Feline-head Amulets is crafted from gold, egyptian blue.

Where does String of Beads with Feline-head Amulets originate?

String of Beads with Feline-head Amulets originates from Egypt.

Is String of Beads with Feline-head Amulets in the public domain?

String of Beads with Feline-head Amulets 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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