Egyptian 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
| Medium | Glazed steatite |
| Dimensions | diam. 1.45 cm (9/16 in) |
| 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 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.