Egyptian Artca. 2649–2100 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Shell Amulet |
| Medium | Carnelian |
| Dimensions | H. 1.4 × W. 1.2 × D. 0.5 cm (9/16 × 1/2 × 3/16 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | ca. 2649–2100 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Helen Miller Gould, 1910 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Old Kingdom |
| Date Range | 2649 BC |
Provenance
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 574279