Egyptian Art332–30 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Horus amulet |
| Medium | Faience |
| Dimensions | H. 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.); W. 1.1 cm (7/16 in.); D. 1.4 cm (9/16 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | 332–30 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Ptolemaic Period |
| Date Range | 332 BC – 30 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Upper Egypt, Thebes |
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 551326