Design Amulet with a Hippopotamus (? ) Head on the Back Pierced for Stringing, and a Left-facing Monkey as the Device
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 2150–2100 B.C.

Design Amulet with a Hippopotamus (? ) Head on the Back Pierced for Stringing, and a Left-facing Monkey as the Device is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 8) created in ca. 2150–2100 B.C. using glazed steatite measuring diam. 1.45 cm (9/16 in) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumGlazed steatite
Dimensionsdiam. 1.45 cm (9/16 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LinePurchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926
Dateca. 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. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Design Amulet with a Hippopotamus (? ) Head on the Back Pierced for Stringing, and a Left-facing Monkey as the Device?

Design Amulet with a Hippopotamus (? ) Head on the Back Pierced for Stringing, and a Left-facing Monkey as the Device is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Design Amulet with a Hippopotamus (? ) Head on the Back Pierced for Stringing, and a Left-facing Monkey as the Device created?

Design Amulet with a Hippopotamus (? ) Head on the Back Pierced for Stringing, and a Left-facing Monkey as the Device dates to ca. 2150–2100 B.C..

What material is Design Amulet with a Hippopotamus (? ) Head on the Back Pierced for Stringing, and a Left-facing Monkey as the Device made from?

Design Amulet with a Hippopotamus (? ) Head on the Back Pierced for Stringing, and a Left-facing Monkey as the Device is crafted from glazed steatite.

Where does Design Amulet with a Hippopotamus (? ) Head on the Back Pierced for Stringing, and a Left-facing Monkey as the Device originate?

Design Amulet with a Hippopotamus (? ) Head on the Back Pierced for Stringing, and a Left-facing Monkey as the Device originates from Egypt.

Is Design Amulet with a Hippopotamus (? ) Head on the Back Pierced for Stringing, and a Left-facing Monkey as the Device in the public domain?

Design Amulet with a Hippopotamus (? ) Head on the Back Pierced for Stringing, and a Left-facing Monkey as the Device is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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