Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 3100–2650 B.C.

Possibly a toad figurine is a egyptian art from Egypt created in ca. 3100–2650 B.C. using fuchsite (green crystalline stone) measuring L: 7.3 cm (2 7/8 in.); w: 5.7 cm (2 1/4 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumFuchsite (green crystalline stone)
DimensionsL: 7.3 cm (2 7/8 in.); w: 5.7 cm (2 1/4 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of Helen Miller Gould, 1910
Dateca. 3100–2650 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Early Dynastic Period period. The estimated date range is 3100 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Possibly a toad figurine?

Possibly a toad figurine is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Possibly a toad figurine created?

Possibly a toad figurine dates to ca. 3100–2650 B.C..

What material is Possibly a toad figurine made from?

Possibly a toad figurine is crafted from fuchsite (green crystalline stone).

Where does Possibly a toad figurine originate?

Possibly a toad figurine originates from Egypt.

Is Possibly a toad figurine in the public domain?

Possibly a toad figurine is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

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

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