Egyptian 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
| Medium | Steatite, white glazed |
| Dimensions | diam. 2.8 cm (1 1/8 in) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926 |
| Date | ca. 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. 
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.