Title: Bead
Object type: Bead
Date: ca. 1981–1550 B.C.
Period: Middle Kingdom or Second Intermediate Period
Dynasty: Dynasty 12–2nd Intermediate Period
Medium: Carnelian
Dimensions: H. 0.5 cm (3/16 in); Diam. 0.6 cm (1/4 in)
Credit line: Rogers Fund, 1909
Geography: From    Egypt Memphite Region Lisht North cemetery north or west of the tomb of Senwosret (758) Pit 843 MMA excavations, 1908–09 
Department: Egyptian Art
Repository: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY