Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 3100–2650 B.C.

FIgurine of a frog is a egyptian art from Egypt created in ca. 3100–2650 B.C. using fuchsite (green crystaline stone) measuring L: 5.7 cm (2 1/4 in.); w: 4 cm (1 9/16 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumFuchsite (green crystaline stone)
DimensionsL: 5.7 cm (2 1/4 in.); w: 4 cm (1 9/16 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of Helen Miller Gould, 1910
Dateca. 3100–2650 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Early Dynastic Period period. The estimated date range is 3100 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses FIgurine of a frog?

FIgurine of a frog is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was FIgurine of a frog created?

FIgurine of a frog dates to ca. 3100–2650 B.C..

What material is FIgurine of a frog made from?

FIgurine of a frog is crafted from fuchsite (green crystaline stone).

Where does FIgurine of a frog originate?

FIgurine of a frog originates from Egypt.

Is FIgurine of a frog in the public domain?

FIgurine of a frog 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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