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Amulet of a Walking Baboon

2123–2040 BCE

Egypt, First Intermediate period

(2123–2040 BCE)
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Medium
turquoise faience
Measurements
Overall: 1.3 cm (1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust 1914.793.1
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Location
Not on view
Print
An amulet glazed in bright turquoise blue depicts a baboon, walking with its head forward. The figure has a hunched back and stands on a thin, flat base. Its thick tail curves down to meet the base, creating a circular opening. The head features a protruding muzzle and small ears. Its surface is smooth with rounded edges and scattered brown pits, capturing the animal's silhouette in a vibrant glaze.

Amulet of a Walking Baboon

2123–2040 BCE

Egypt, First Intermediate period (2123–2040 BCE)

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