Scarab and Bead Bracelet

Unknown Artist

ca. 1981–1975 B.C.

Scarab and Bead Bracelet by Unknown Artist

Medium

Lapis lazuli, carnelian, linen cord

Dimensions

Length of scarab 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in); w. 2.7 cm (1 1/16 in); h. 2 cm (3/4 in); Length of barrel bead 2.9 cm (1 1/8 in), diam. 1.2 cm (1/2 in); Length of cylinder bead 4.3 cm (1 5/16 in); diam. 0.9 cm (5/16 in) Total length 65 cm (25 9/16 in.)

Classification

Scarab, Wah

Period

Middle Kingdom

Department

Egyptian Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund and Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1940

Accession Number

40.3.14

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