Egyptian Artca. 2150–2100 B.C.Design Amulet, Cow Nursing Calf and also a Kneeling Suckling Man Visible on Opposite Side on the Back, Device showing Antithetical Falcons with an Ankh Sign over a Lion is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 8) created in ca. 2150–2100 B.C. using steatite, glazed measuring h. 1.5 cm (9/16 in); l. 2 cm (13/16 in) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Steatite, glazed |
| Dimensions | h. 1.5 cm (9/16 in); l. 2 cm (13/16 in) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Helen Miller Gould, 1910 |
| 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 Nursing Calf and also a Kneeling Suckling Man Visible on Opposite Side on the Back, Device showing Antithetical Falcons with an Ankh Sign over a Lion?
Design Amulet, Cow Nursing Calf and also a Kneeling Suckling Man Visible on Opposite Side on the Back, Device showing Antithetical Falcons with an Ankh Sign over a Lion is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Design Amulet, Cow Nursing Calf and also a Kneeling Suckling Man Visible on Opposite Side on the Back, Device showing Antithetical Falcons with an Ankh Sign over a Lion created?
Design Amulet, Cow Nursing Calf and also a Kneeling Suckling Man Visible on Opposite Side on the Back, Device showing Antithetical Falcons with an Ankh Sign over a Lion dates to ca. 2150–2100 B.C..
What material is Design Amulet, Cow Nursing Calf and also a Kneeling Suckling Man Visible on Opposite Side on the Back, Device showing Antithetical Falcons with an Ankh Sign over a Lion made from?
Design Amulet, Cow Nursing Calf and also a Kneeling Suckling Man Visible on Opposite Side on the Back, Device showing Antithetical Falcons with an Ankh Sign over a Lion is crafted from steatite, glazed.
Where does Design Amulet, Cow Nursing Calf and also a Kneeling Suckling Man Visible on Opposite Side on the Back, Device showing Antithetical Falcons with an Ankh Sign over a Lion originate?
Design Amulet, Cow Nursing Calf and also a Kneeling Suckling Man Visible on Opposite Side on the Back, Device showing Antithetical Falcons with an Ankh Sign over a Lion originates from Egypt.
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Design Amulet, Cow Nursing Calf and also a Kneeling Suckling Man Visible on Opposite Side on the Back, Device showing Antithetical Falcons with an Ankh Sign over a Lion is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.