Egyptian Artca. 3650–3100 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Amulet in the form of a hippo |
| Medium | Limestone (pink) |
| Dimensions | L: 2.6 cm (1 in.); H: 1.9 cm (3/4 in.); W: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | ca. 3650–3100 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Helen Miller Gould, 1910 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Predynastic, Naqada II–Naqada III |
| Date Range | 3650 BC |
Provenance
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 547208