Bowl with acorn bosses at shoulder, lotus pattern beneath, and rosette on bottom, and with inscribed weight
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Art4th century B.C.

Bowl with acorn bosses at shoulder, lotus pattern beneath, and rosette on bottom, and with inscribed weight is a egyptian art from Egypt created in 4th century B.C. using silver measuring H. 8.5 x Diam. 13.6 cm at mouth 15 for body (3 3/8 x 5 3/8… — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumSilver
DimensionsH. 8.5 x Diam. 13.6 cm at mouth 15 for body (3 3/8 x 5 3/8 and 5 7/8 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1918
Date4th century B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Late Period–Ptolemaic Period period. The estimated date range is 400 BC – 300 BC.

Geography

Origin: Lower Egypt, Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Bowl with acorn bosses at shoulder, lotus pattern beneath, and rosette on bottom, and with inscribed weight?

Bowl with acorn bosses at shoulder, lotus pattern beneath, and rosette on bottom, and with inscribed weight is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Bowl with acorn bosses at shoulder, lotus pattern beneath, and rosette on bottom, and with inscribed weight created?

Bowl with acorn bosses at shoulder, lotus pattern beneath, and rosette on bottom, and with inscribed weight dates to 4th century B.C..

What material is Bowl with acorn bosses at shoulder, lotus pattern beneath, and rosette on bottom, and with inscribed weight made from?

Bowl with acorn bosses at shoulder, lotus pattern beneath, and rosette on bottom, and with inscribed weight is crafted from silver.

Where does Bowl with acorn bosses at shoulder, lotus pattern beneath, and rosette on bottom, and with inscribed weight originate?

Bowl with acorn bosses at shoulder, lotus pattern beneath, and rosette on bottom, and with inscribed weight originates from Egypt.

Is Bowl with acorn bosses at shoulder, lotus pattern beneath, and rosette on bottom, and with inscribed weight in the public domain?

Bowl with acorn bosses at shoulder, lotus pattern beneath, and rosette on bottom, and with inscribed weight is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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