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Lion amulet
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Carnelian, Middle Kingdom–Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 12–17
Egyptian Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art New York NY, Rogers Fund 1923
Title: Lion amulet
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Carnelian, Middle Kingdom–Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 12–17.
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