Figurine of a Dog
Unknown Artist
ca. 1961–1917 B.C.
Medium
Faience
Dimensions
L. 5.3 cm (2 1/16 in.); W. 2.3 cm (7/8 in.); H. 3.6 cm (1 7/16 in.)
Classification
Dog
Period
Middle Kingdom
Department
Egyptian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund and Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1924
Accession Number
24.1.51
Tags
Art Historical Context
Nestled in the Egyptian Art galleries of the Metropolitan Museum of, this delightful *Figurine of a Dog captures the charm of ancient companionship from Egypt's Middle Kingdom, around 1961–1917 B.C., during Dynasty 12. Standing just 3.6 cm tall, this petite sculpture—measuring 5.3 cm long and 2.3 cm wide—likely served as an amulet,ive offering, or cherished decorative item. Crafted by an unknown artist, it reflects the period's refined artistry, when Egypt enjoyed stability and a renewed focus on everyday life alongside the divine. Made of faience, a signature Egyptian material, the figurine ...