Bull's-Head Amulet — Egypt, Predynastic (5000–2950 BCE), Naqada II–III (3650–3000 BCE), c. 3500–2950 BCE — Public domain

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Bull's-Head Amulet

When it was made

c. 3500–2950 BCE

How do we know this date?

The work was created over a period of time. (datowanie wg muzeum (Cleveland Museum of Art))

Certainty: moderate Source: Cleveland Museum of Art

Facts

Culture: Egypt, Predynastic (5000–2950 BCE), Naqada II–III (3650–3000 BCE)
Place of origin: Ancient Egypt
Where it is today: Cleveland Museum of Art
Institution: Cleveland Museum of Art
Type: Amulets
Material: amethyst

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