Flag of EgyptEgyptian Art664–30 B.C.

1/4 Qedet weight is a egyptian art from Egypt created in 664–30 B.C. using bronze measuring diam. 0.9 cm (3/8 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumBronze
Dimensionsdiam. 0.9 cm (3/8 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of Helen Miller Gould, 1910
Date664–30 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Late Period–Ptolemaic Period period. The estimated date range is 664 BC – 30 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses 1/4 Qedet weight?

1/4 Qedet weight is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was 1/4 Qedet weight created?

1/4 Qedet weight dates to 664–30 B.C..

What material is 1/4 Qedet weight made from?

1/4 Qedet weight is crafted from bronze.

Where does 1/4 Qedet weight originate?

1/4 Qedet weight originates from Egypt.

Is 1/4 Qedet weight in the public domain?

1/4 Qedet weight is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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