Amulet in the form of a bull's head Artist: Unknown

ca. 4000–3200 B.C.

Ancient Art

On view, 1st floor, African Art

Medium

Calcite

Dimensions

3.4 × 2.7 × 1.5 cm (1 5/16 × 1 1/16 × 9/16 in.)

Credit Line

Leonard C. Hanna, Jr., Class of 1913, Fund

Accession Number

2007.207.2

Culture

Egyptian

Period

Predynastic period

Classification

Sculpture

Disclaimer

Note: This electronic record was created from historic documentation that does not necessarily reflect the Yale University Art Gallery’s complete or current knowledge about the object. Review and updating of records is ongoing.

Provenance
Natacha Rambova Collection, collection of Donald P. Hansen, Institute of Fine Arts, New York University
Auction, Sotheby's New York, December 5, 2007, lot 103
Bibliography

  • "Acquisitions, July 1, 2007–June 30, 2008," Yale University Art Gallery Bulletin (2008): 182, ill.

Object copyright
No Copyright - United States

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