Egyptian Artca. 3850–2960 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Hippopotamus amulet |
| Medium | Limestone (pink) |
| Dimensions | L: 7 x H: 5.1 x W: 2.3 cm (2 3/4 x 2 x 7/8 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | ca. 3850–2960 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1923 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Predynastic Period |
| Date Range | 3850 BC – 2960 BC |
Provenance
| Country | Egypt |
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ca. 3850–2960 B.C.Tool
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ca. 3850–2960 B.C.Tool
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 571001