Egyptian Art332–30 BC or laterArtwork Details
| Title | Ba-bird |
| Medium | Wood, paint, gold leaf |
| Dimensions | H. 15.5 cm (6 1/8 in.); W. 5.1 cm (2 in.); L. 9.3 cm (3 11/16 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | 332–30 BC or later |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1944 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Ptolemaic Period |
| Date Range | 332 BC – 30 BC |
Provenance
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 545942