Egyptian Art332–30 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Biconical alabastron with zones of bichrome decoration including floral elements, dancers, and Bes-like figures |
| Medium | Faience |
| Dimensions | H. 11.8 × Greatest diam. 3.1 cm (4 5/8 × 1 1/4 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | 332–30 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Fletcher Fund and The Guide Foundation Inc. Gift, 1966 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Ptolemaic Period |
| Date Range | 332 BC – 30 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Western Delta |
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 549697