Shield shaped attachment or amulet with four holes connected by diagonals
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Art332 BC–364 AD

Shield shaped attachment or amulet with four holes connected by diagonals is a egyptian art from Egypt created in 332 BC–364 AD using feldspar measuring L. 1.2 × W. 1.1 × D. 0.4 cm (1/2 × 7/16 × 3/16 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumFeldspar
DimensionsL. 1.2 × W. 1.1 × D. 0.4 cm (1/2 × 7/16 × 3/16 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of Helen Miller Gould, 1910
Date332 BC–364 AD

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Ptolemaic or Roman Period period. The estimated date range is 332 BC – 364.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Shield shaped attachment or amulet with four holes connected by diagonals?

Shield shaped attachment or amulet with four holes connected by diagonals is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Shield shaped attachment or amulet with four holes connected by diagonals created?

Shield shaped attachment or amulet with four holes connected by diagonals dates to 332 BC–364 AD.

What material is Shield shaped attachment or amulet with four holes connected by diagonals made from?

Shield shaped attachment or amulet with four holes connected by diagonals is crafted from feldspar.

Where does Shield shaped attachment or amulet with four holes connected by diagonals originate?

Shield shaped attachment or amulet with four holes connected by diagonals originates from Egypt.

Is Shield shaped attachment or amulet with four holes connected by diagonals in the public domain?

Shield shaped attachment or amulet with four holes connected by diagonals is in the public domain and can be freely used.

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

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