Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 2100–2080 B.C.

Design Amulet, a Double-Falconhead Shank Pierced Transversally on the Back, Device showing Two Hares Head-to-tail is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 9) created in ca. 2100–2080 B.C. using rock crystal measuring diam. 2.3 cm (7/8 in) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumRock crystal
Dimensionsdiam. 2.3 cm (7/8 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LinePurchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926
Dateca. 2100–2080 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the First Intermediate Period period, during the Dynasty 9 dynasty. The estimated date range is 2100 BC – 2080 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Design Amulet, a Double-Falconhead Shank Pierced Transversally on the Back, Device showing Two Hares Head-to-tail?

Design Amulet, a Double-Falconhead Shank Pierced Transversally on the Back, Device showing Two Hares Head-to-tail is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Design Amulet, a Double-Falconhead Shank Pierced Transversally on the Back, Device showing Two Hares Head-to-tail created?

Design Amulet, a Double-Falconhead Shank Pierced Transversally on the Back, Device showing Two Hares Head-to-tail dates to ca. 2100–2080 B.C..

What material is Design Amulet, a Double-Falconhead Shank Pierced Transversally on the Back, Device showing Two Hares Head-to-tail made from?

Design Amulet, a Double-Falconhead Shank Pierced Transversally on the Back, Device showing Two Hares Head-to-tail is crafted from rock crystal.

Where does Design Amulet, a Double-Falconhead Shank Pierced Transversally on the Back, Device showing Two Hares Head-to-tail originate?

Design Amulet, a Double-Falconhead Shank Pierced Transversally on the Back, Device showing Two Hares Head-to-tail originates from Egypt.

Is Design Amulet, a Double-Falconhead Shank Pierced Transversally on the Back, Device showing Two Hares Head-to-tail in the public domain?

Design Amulet, a Double-Falconhead Shank Pierced Transversally on the Back, Device showing Two Hares Head-to-tail 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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