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Collections

Amulet of a LionOld Kingdom - New Kingdom (2687 - 1081 BCE)

Not on view
Small metal animal pendant or amulet, possibly a bull or ram in profile, with a suspension loop and circular hole, heavily corroded with black patina over terracotta-orange metal
Title
Amulet of a Lion
Place Made
Egypt
Date Made
Old Kingdom - New Kingdom (2687 - 1081 BCE)
Medium
Unidentified stone (steatite ?) carved in the round
Dimensions
3/4 x 1/2 in. (1.90 x 1.27 cm)
Credit Line
Anonymous gift
Accession Number
M.80.200.50
Classification
Jewelry and Adornments
Collecting Area
Egyptian Art