Egyptian Art332–323 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Block with cartouche of Alexander the Great or his son Alexander IV of Macedon |
| Medium | Limestone |
| Dimensions | H. 17.5 cm (6 7/8 in.); W. 10.6 cm (4 3/16 in.); D. 4.6 cm (1 13/16 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | 332–323 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 |
Provenance
| Country | Egypt |
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FO
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HP
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CO
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T
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SB
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EW
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FF
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 551617