Egyptian Art664–30 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Lion head amulet |
| Medium | Faience |
| Dimensions | H. 2.9 × W. 2.5 × D. 1.1 cm (2.9 × 2.5 × 1.1 cm) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | 664–30 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of James Douglas, 1890 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Late Period–Ptolemaic Period |
| Date Range | 664 BC – 30 BC |
Provenance
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 555610