Egyptian Art304 B.C.–A.D. 364Artwork Details
| Title | Baboon Figurine |
| Medium | Body: wood, gesso, paint, gold leaf; eyes: ivory, glass |
| Dimensions | H. 25.5 cm (10 1/16 in) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | 304 B.C.–A.D. 364 |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Fletcher Fund and The Guide Foundation Inc. Gift, 1966 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Ptolemaic or Roman Period |
| Date Range | 304 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Middle Egypt |
| Country | Egypt |
Other works from the Ptolemaic or Roman Period period
SO
2nd century BC–2nd century ADString of 53 Beads
BW
304 B.C.–A.D. 364Bead with composite eyes
LC
304 B.C.–A.D. 364Linen cloth with fringe
TO
304 B.C.–A.D. 364Torso of a Striding Draped Male Figure
HO
180–145 B.C.Head of a king as Khepri, possibly Ptolemy VI Philometor
PO
304 B.C.–A.D. 364Part of a bangle (?)
IF
304 B.C.–A.D. 364Inlay fragments (12)
HO
304 B.C.–A.D. 364Head of a camel
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 558345