Egyptian Artca. 3650–3100 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Hippopotamus amulet |
| Medium | Limestone (pink) |
| Dimensions | L: 7.4 x H: 4.4 x W: 2.2 cm (2 15/16 x 1 3/4 x 7/8 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | ca. 3650–3100 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1923 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Predynastic, Naqada II–Naqada III |
| Date Range | 3650 BC |
Provenance
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 547231