Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 2100–1950 B.C.

Design Amulet with Loop on the Back, Device of Two Children shown in Opposite Vertical Orientations is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 9) created in ca. 2100–1950 B.C. using faience measuring L. 1.3 cm (1/2 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumFaience
DimensionsL. 1.3 cm (1/2 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1907
Dateca. 2100–1950 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.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Design Amulet with Loop on the Back, Device of Two Children shown in Opposite Vertical Orientations?

Design Amulet with Loop on the Back, Device of Two Children shown in Opposite Vertical Orientations is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Design Amulet with Loop on the Back, Device of Two Children shown in Opposite Vertical Orientations created?

Design Amulet with Loop on the Back, Device of Two Children shown in Opposite Vertical Orientations dates to ca. 2100–1950 B.C..

What material is Design Amulet with Loop on the Back, Device of Two Children shown in Opposite Vertical Orientations made from?

Design Amulet with Loop on the Back, Device of Two Children shown in Opposite Vertical Orientations is crafted from faience.

Where does Design Amulet with Loop on the Back, Device of Two Children shown in Opposite Vertical Orientations originate?

Design Amulet with Loop on the Back, Device of Two Children shown in Opposite Vertical Orientations originates from Egypt.

Is Design Amulet with Loop on the Back, Device of Two Children shown in Opposite Vertical Orientations in the public domain?

Design Amulet with Loop on the Back, Device of Two Children shown in Opposite Vertical Orientations 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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