Egyptian Art525–30 BCArtwork Details
| Title | Amulet depicting human head emerging from lotus |
| Medium | Glass |
| Dimensions | H. 1.8 × W. 2.6 cm (11/16 × 1 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | 525–30 BC |
| Credit Line | Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Late Period–Ptolemaic Period |
| Date Range | 525 BC – 30 BC |
Provenance
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 570619