Bead or Amulet in the Form of a Bird

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of Africa

Culture

Ancient Egyptian

Title

Bead or Amulet in the Form of a Bird

Place

Egypt (Object made in:)

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1550 BCE–1186 BCE

Medium

Glass

Dimensions

2.1 × 1.1 × 0.5 cm (7/8 × 7/16 × 1/4 in.)

Credit Line

The Art Institute of Chicago

Reference Number

X210

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