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Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Amulet in the Form of an Elephant’s Head

ca. 3500–3100 B.C.E.

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Caption

Amulet in the Form of an Elephant’s Head, ca. 3500–3100 B.C.E.. Ivory, frit, 1 15/16 x 1 7/8 in. (4.9 x 4.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 35.1270. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Title

Amulet in the Form of an Elephant’s Head

Date

ca. 3500–3100 B.C.E.

Period

Predynastic Period, Naqada II to Naqada III Period

Geography

Place made: Egypt

Medium

Ivory, frit

Classification

Accessory

Dimensions

1 15/16 x 1 7/8 in. (4.9 x 4.7 cm)

Credit Line

Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund

Accession Number

35.1270

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