Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 2080–2010 B.C.

Design Amulet, Woman Suckling a Child on Back, Device showing Geometricized Monkeys is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 10–11) created in ca. 2080–2010 B.C. using steatite measuring 3/4 in. (1.9 cm) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumSteatite
Dimensions3/4 in. (1.9 cm)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LinePurchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926
Dateca. 2080–2010 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the First Intermediate Period period, during the Dynasty 10–11 dynasty. The estimated date range is 2080 BC – 2010 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Design Amulet, Woman Suckling a Child on Back, Device showing Geometricized Monkeys?

Design Amulet, Woman Suckling a Child on Back, Device showing Geometricized Monkeys is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Design Amulet, Woman Suckling a Child on Back, Device showing Geometricized Monkeys created?

Design Amulet, Woman Suckling a Child on Back, Device showing Geometricized Monkeys dates to ca. 2080–2010 B.C..

What material is Design Amulet, Woman Suckling a Child on Back, Device showing Geometricized Monkeys made from?

Design Amulet, Woman Suckling a Child on Back, Device showing Geometricized Monkeys is crafted from steatite.

Where does Design Amulet, Woman Suckling a Child on Back, Device showing Geometricized Monkeys originate?

Design Amulet, Woman Suckling a Child on Back, Device showing Geometricized Monkeys originates from Egypt.

Is Design Amulet, Woman Suckling a Child on Back, Device showing Geometricized Monkeys in the public domain?

Design Amulet, Woman Suckling a Child on Back, Device showing Geometricized Monkeys 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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