Amulet of cow-headed goddess with feathers atop disk and horns
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Art525–30 BC

Amulet of cow-headed goddess with feathers atop disk and horns is a egyptian art from Egypt created in 525–30 BC using glass measuring H. 5.5 × W. 1.5 cm (2 3/16 × 9/16 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumGlass
DimensionsH. 5.5 × W. 1.5 cm (2 3/16 × 9/16 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Date525–30 BC

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Late Period–Ptolemaic Period period. The estimated date range is 525 BC – 30 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Amulet of cow-headed goddess with feathers atop disk and horns?

Amulet of cow-headed goddess with feathers atop disk and horns is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Amulet of cow-headed goddess with feathers atop disk and horns created?

Amulet of cow-headed goddess with feathers atop disk and horns dates to 525–30 BC.

What material is Amulet of cow-headed goddess with feathers atop disk and horns made from?

Amulet of cow-headed goddess with feathers atop disk and horns is crafted from glass.

Where does Amulet of cow-headed goddess with feathers atop disk and horns originate?

Amulet of cow-headed goddess with feathers atop disk and horns originates from Egypt.

Is Amulet of cow-headed goddess with feathers atop disk and horns in the public domain?

Amulet of cow-headed goddess with feathers atop disk and horns is in the public domain and can be freely used.

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

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