Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1900–1802 B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleButterfly amulet
MediumSilver, carnelian, faience
Dimensionsw. 2.1 cm (13/16 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Dateca. 1900–1802 B.C.
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1915
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

DynastyDynasty 12, mid–late
PeriodMiddle Kingdom
Date Range1900 BC

Provenance

RegionMemphite Region
CountryEgypt

From the Dynasty 12, mid–late era