Hippopotamus-Head Design Amulet Inscribed With Four Linked Ibex Heads.
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 2150–2040 B.C.

Hippopotamus-Head Design Amulet Inscribed With Four Linked Ibex Heads. is a egyptian art from Egypt created in ca. 2150–2040 B.C. using steatite, white glazed measuring diam. 2.8 cm (1 1/8 in) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumSteatite, white glazed
Dimensionsdiam. 2.8 cm (1 1/8 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LinePurchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926
Dateca. 2150–2040 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the First Intermediate Period period. The estimated date range is 2150 BC – 2040 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Hippopotamus-Head Design Amulet Inscribed With Four Linked Ibex Heads.?

Hippopotamus-Head Design Amulet Inscribed With Four Linked Ibex Heads. is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Hippopotamus-Head Design Amulet Inscribed With Four Linked Ibex Heads. created?

Hippopotamus-Head Design Amulet Inscribed With Four Linked Ibex Heads. dates to ca. 2150–2040 B.C..

What material is Hippopotamus-Head Design Amulet Inscribed With Four Linked Ibex Heads. made from?

Hippopotamus-Head Design Amulet Inscribed With Four Linked Ibex Heads. is crafted from steatite, white glazed.

Where does Hippopotamus-Head Design Amulet Inscribed With Four Linked Ibex Heads. originate?

Hippopotamus-Head Design Amulet Inscribed With Four Linked Ibex Heads. originates from Egypt.

Is Hippopotamus-Head Design Amulet Inscribed With Four Linked Ibex Heads. in the public domain?

Hippopotamus-Head Design Amulet Inscribed With Four Linked Ibex Heads. is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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