Egyptian Artca. 4500–4000 B.C. (?)Artwork Details
| Title | Hippopotamus amulet |
| Medium | Limestone |
| Dimensions | L: 7.6 x H: 5.1 x W: 2.7 cm (3 x 2 x 1 1/16 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | ca. 4500–4000 B.C. (?) |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1907 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Predynastic Period |
| Date Range | 4500 BC – 4000 BC |
Provenance
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 570997