Egyptian Artca. 1981–1550 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Female sphinx amulet |
| Medium | Amethyst |
| Dimensions | H. 1.6 × L. 1.3 cm (5/8 × 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | ca. 1981–1550 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Helen Miller Gould, 1910 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Dynasty | Dynasty 12–17 |
| Period | Middle Kingdom–Second Intermediate Period |
| Date Range | 1981 BC – 1550 BC |
Provenance
| Country | Egypt |
From the Dynasty 12–17 era
SP
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DB
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6A
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GN
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FS
ca. 1981–1550 B.C.Female sphinx amulet
FS
ca. 1981–1550 B.C.Female sphinx amulet
AH
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FS
ca. 1981–1550 B.C.Female sphinx amulet
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 556057