Egyptian Artca. 2030–1640 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Female sphinx amulet |
| Medium | amethyst |
| Dimensions | H. 1.7 cm (11/16 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | ca. 2030–1640 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Joan B. Robbins, 2012 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Middle Kingdom |
| Date Range | 2030 BC – 1640 BC |
Provenance
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 591149