Tit (Isis knot) from string of amulets
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1070–945 B.C.

Tit (Isis knot) from string of amulets is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 21) created in ca. 1070–945 B.C. using carnelian measuring H. 1.1 × W. 0.6 cm (1.1 × 0.6 cm) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumCarnelian
DimensionsH. 1.1 × W. 0.6 cm (1.1 × 0.6 cm)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1925
Dateca. 1070–945 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Third Intermediate Period period, during the Dynasty 21 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1070 BC – 945 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Tit (Isis knot) from string of amulets?

Tit (Isis knot) from string of amulets is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Tit (Isis knot) from string of amulets created?

Tit (Isis knot) from string of amulets dates to ca. 1070–945 B.C..

What material is Tit (Isis knot) from string of amulets made from?

Tit (Isis knot) from string of amulets is crafted from carnelian.

Where does Tit (Isis knot) from string of amulets originate?

Tit (Isis knot) from string of amulets originates from Egypt.

Is Tit (Isis knot) from string of amulets in the public domain?

Tit (Isis knot) from string of 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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