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Collections: Egyptian, Classical, and Ancient Middle Eastern Art: Cylindrical Amulet

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Cylindrical Amulet

Medium: Gold, amethyst
Possible Place Made: Dashur, Egypt
Dates: ca. 1938-1759 B.C.E.
Dynasty: XII Dynasty
Period: Middle Kingdom
Dimensions: 2 5/16 x 1/2 in. (5.9 x 1.3 cm)
Collections: Egyptian, Classical, and Ancient Middle Eastern Art
Museum Location: This item is on view in Egypt Reborn: Art for Eternity, Old Kingdom to 18th Dynasty, Egyptian Galleries, 3rd Floor
Accession Number: 51.226
Credit Line: Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
Image: Overall, 51.226_transpc002.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

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