Egyptian Artca. 2150–2100 B.C.Design amulet, Cow and Calf on the Back, Device showing Antithetical Falcons Flanking an Ankh Sign over a Crouching Lion is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 8) created in ca. 2150–2100 B.C. using steatite — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Steatite |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926 |
| Date | ca. 2150–2100 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the First Intermediate Period period, during the Dynasty 8 dynasty. The estimated date range is 2150 BC – 2100 BC.
Geography
Origin: Egypt. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Design amulet, Cow and Calf on the Back, Device showing Antithetical Falcons Flanking an Ankh Sign over a Crouching Lion?
Design amulet, Cow and Calf on the Back, Device showing Antithetical Falcons Flanking an Ankh Sign over a Crouching Lion is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Design amulet, Cow and Calf on the Back, Device showing Antithetical Falcons Flanking an Ankh Sign over a Crouching Lion created?
Design amulet, Cow and Calf on the Back, Device showing Antithetical Falcons Flanking an Ankh Sign over a Crouching Lion dates to ca. 2150–2100 B.C..
What material is Design amulet, Cow and Calf on the Back, Device showing Antithetical Falcons Flanking an Ankh Sign over a Crouching Lion made from?
Design amulet, Cow and Calf on the Back, Device showing Antithetical Falcons Flanking an Ankh Sign over a Crouching Lion is crafted from steatite.
Where does Design amulet, Cow and Calf on the Back, Device showing Antithetical Falcons Flanking an Ankh Sign over a Crouching Lion originate?
Design amulet, Cow and Calf on the Back, Device showing Antithetical Falcons Flanking an Ankh Sign over a Crouching Lion originates from Egypt.
Is Design amulet, Cow and Calf on the Back, Device showing Antithetical Falcons Flanking an Ankh Sign over a Crouching Lion in the public domain?
Design amulet, Cow and Calf on the Back, Device showing Antithetical Falcons Flanking an Ankh Sign over a Crouching Lion is in the public domain and can be freely used.