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Title: Head of animal
Period: Middle Kingdom–Third Intermediate Period
Dynasty: Dynasty 12, late–13
Date: ca. 1850–1640 B.C.
Geography: From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery south of pyramid, south of house A3:1, Pit 357, MMA excavations, 1920–22
Medium: Clay, faience beads
Dimensions: h. 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund and Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1922
Accession Number: 22.1.57
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