When was "Cowrie shell bead" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1850–1640 B.C..

Is "Cowrie shell bead" in the public domain?

Yes, Cowrie shell bead is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Unknown Artist

ca. 1850–1640 B.C.

Medium

Gold

Dimensions

L. 1.6 cm (5/8 in.); W. 0.9 cm (3/8 in.); Th. 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)

Classification

bead, cowrie form

Period

Middle Kingdom–Early New Kingdom

Department

Egyptian Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1909

Accession Number

09.180.1200