Egyptian Art664–30 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Ankh, djed, was on neb basket |
| Medium | Faience, gilding |
| Dimensions | L. 3 × W. 2.4 × D. 0.5 cm (1 3/16 × 15/16 × 3/16 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | 664–30 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Late Period–Ptolemaic Period |
| Date Range | 664 BC – 30 BC |
Provenance
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 570354