Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 3500–3300 B.C.

Amulet in the form of the head of an elephant is a egyptian art from Egypt created in ca. 3500–3300 B.C. using chlorite measuring H: 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumChlorite
DimensionsH: 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1959
Dateca. 3500–3300 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Predynastic, Naqada II period. The estimated date range is 3500 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Amulet in the form of the head of an elephant?

Amulet in the form of the head of an elephant is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Amulet in the form of the head of an elephant created?

Amulet in the form of the head of an elephant dates to ca. 3500–3300 B.C..

What material is Amulet in the form of the head of an elephant made from?

Amulet in the form of the head of an elephant is crafted from chlorite.

Where does Amulet in the form of the head of an elephant originate?

Amulet in the form of the head of an elephant originates from Egypt.

Is Amulet in the form of the head of an elephant in the public domain?

Amulet in the form of the head of an elephant is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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