Egyptian Artca. 2150–2040 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Hippopotamus-Head Design Amulet Inscribed With Four Linked Ibex Heads. |
| Medium | Steatite, white glazed |
| Dimensions | diam. 2.8 cm (1 1/8 in) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | ca. 2150–2040 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | First Intermediate Period |
| Date Range | 2150 BC – 2040 BC |
Provenance
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 544409