Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 2100–2080 B.C.

Design Amulet with Pierced Shank, Device of Squatting Child Facing Right is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 9) created in ca. 2100–2080 B.C. using faience measuring L. 1.6 cm (5/8 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumFaience
DimensionsL. 1.6 cm (5/8 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1907
Dateca. 2100–2080 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 – 2080 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Design Amulet with Pierced Shank, Device of Squatting Child Facing Right?

Design Amulet with Pierced Shank, Device of Squatting Child Facing Right is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Design Amulet with Pierced Shank, Device of Squatting Child Facing Right created?

Design Amulet with Pierced Shank, Device of Squatting Child Facing Right dates to ca. 2100–2080 B.C..

What material is Design Amulet with Pierced Shank, Device of Squatting Child Facing Right made from?

Design Amulet with Pierced Shank, Device of Squatting Child Facing Right is crafted from faience.

Where does Design Amulet with Pierced Shank, Device of Squatting Child Facing Right originate?

Design Amulet with Pierced Shank, Device of Squatting Child Facing Right originates from Egypt.

Is Design Amulet with Pierced Shank, Device of Squatting Child Facing Right in the public domain?

Design Amulet with Pierced Shank, Device of Squatting Child Facing Right 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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