Metropolitan Museum of Art — Egyptian Art (Open Access) · jewelry
Cowrie shell bead Middle Kingdom–Early New KingdomLisht North
Description
bead, cowrie form. Middle Kingdom–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 12, late–early 13, ca. 1850–1640 B.C. Gold. L. 1.6 cm (5/8 in.); W. 0.9 cm (3/8 in.); Th. 0.5 cm (3/16 in.). From: cemetery south of the tomb of Senwosret (758), Pit 607, Lisht North, Memphite Region, Egypt. Excavation: MMA excavations, 1907–08. Credit: Rogers Fund, 1909.
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Cross-references (4)
- Wikidata-Q Q116249906 tier-1
- Collection-QID Q160236 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- Inventory-Number 09.180.1200 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- MET-Object 544114 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
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