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

Design Amulet, Back in the Form of a Woman Suckling a Child, Device showing Two Lizards Head-to-tail is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 9) created in ca. 2100–2080 B.C. using steatite, glazed measuring H. 1.9 cm (3/4 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumSteatite, glazed
DimensionsH. 1.9 cm (3/4 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of Helen Miller Gould, 1910
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, Back in the Form of a Woman Suckling a Child, Device showing Two Lizards Head-to-tail?

Design Amulet, Back in the Form of a Woman Suckling a Child, Device showing Two Lizards Head-to-tail is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Design Amulet, Back in the Form of a Woman Suckling a Child, Device showing Two Lizards Head-to-tail created?

Design Amulet, Back in the Form of a Woman Suckling a Child, Device showing Two Lizards Head-to-tail dates to ca. 2100–2080 B.C..

What material is Design Amulet, Back in the Form of a Woman Suckling a Child, Device showing Two Lizards Head-to-tail made from?

Design Amulet, Back in the Form of a Woman Suckling a Child, Device showing Two Lizards Head-to-tail is crafted from steatite, glazed.

Where does Design Amulet, Back in the Form of a Woman Suckling a Child, Device showing Two Lizards Head-to-tail originate?

Design Amulet, Back in the Form of a Woman Suckling a Child, Device showing Two Lizards Head-to-tail originates from Egypt.

Is Design Amulet, Back in the Form of a Woman Suckling a Child, Device showing Two Lizards Head-to-tail in the public domain?

Design Amulet, Back in the Form of a Woman Suckling a Child, Device showing Two Lizards 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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