Egyptian Art6th–4th century BCArtwork Details
| Title | Box-form ornament with granulation |
| Medium | Gold |
| Dimensions | Diam. 1.7 × H. 0.7 cm (11/16 × 1/4 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | 6th–4th century BC |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1918 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Ptolemaic Period |
| Date Range | 600 BC – 300 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Lower Egypt |
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 551306