Egypt · Dynasty 9–12 · ca. 2100–1950 B.C.

Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 2100–1950 B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleTool
MediumBronze or copper alloy
DimensionsL. 6 cm (3/8 in.); W. 1 cm (2 3/8 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Dateca. 2100–1950 B.C.
Credit LineGift of Egypt Exploration Fund, 1899
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

DynastyDynasty 9–12
PeriodFirst Intermediate Period–Early Middle Kingdom
Date Range2100 BC

Provenance

RegionNorthern Upper Egypt
CountryEgypt

From the Dynasty 9–12 era

AH
ca. 2100–1950 B.C.Ax head
VI
ca. 2100–2010 BCVase in the form of a bird
MH
ca. 2100–1950 B.C.Model house
QO
ca. 2100–2010 BCQuadruple Offering Vase
T
ca. 2100–1950 B.C.Tool
T
ca. 2100–1950 B.C.Tool
S
ca. 2100–1950 B.C.Seal
A
ca. 2100–1950 B.C.Amulet
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 558477