Egyptian Artca. 1070–664 B.C.Chalice fragment with Bes figure - see 27.6.979 is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 21–25) created in ca. 1070–664 B.C. using faience measuring h. 2.2 cm (7/8 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Faience |
| Dimensions | h. 2.2 cm (7/8 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Nathaniel Spear, Jr. Gift, 1986 |
| Date | ca. 1070–664 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Third Intermediate Period or later period, during the Dynasty 21–25 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1070 BC.
Geography
Origin: Egypt. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Chalice fragment with Bes figure - see 27.6.979?
Chalice fragment with Bes figure - see 27.6.979 is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Chalice fragment with Bes figure - see 27.6.979 created?
Chalice fragment with Bes figure - see 27.6.979 dates to ca. 1070–664 B.C..
What material is Chalice fragment with Bes figure - see 27.6.979 made from?
Chalice fragment with Bes figure - see 27.6.979 is crafted from faience.
Where does Chalice fragment with Bes figure - see 27.6.979 originate?
Chalice fragment with Bes figure - see 27.6.979 originates from Egypt.
Is Chalice fragment with Bes figure - see 27.6.979 in the public domain?
Chalice fragment with Bes figure - see 27.6.979 is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.