Amulet of a Hippopotamus Head, by Ancient Egyptian, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12 (about 1985–1773 BCE)
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Amulet of a Hippopotamus Head

Ancient Egyptian

Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12 (about 1985–1773 BCE)

Medium
Serpentine
Classification
Costume and Accessories
Dimensions
1.6 × 1 × 0.6 cm (5/8 × 3/8 × 1/4 in.)
Culture
Egypt
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago, Arts of Africa
Credit line
The Art Institute of Chicago
Rights
Public domain (CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
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