Egyptian Artca. 1990–1900 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Cosmetic Vessel in the Shape of a Cat |
| Medium | Travertine (Egyptian alabaster), copper, quartz crystal, paint |
| Dimensions | h. 14 (5 1/2 in.); l. 13.7 cm (5 3/8 in.); w. 6.2 cm (2 7/16 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | ca. 1990–1900 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Lila Acheson Wallace Gift, 1990 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Dynasty | Dynasty 12, early |
| Period | Middle Kingdom |
| Date Range | 1990 BC |
Provenance
| Country | Egypt |
From the Dynasty 12, early era
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ca. 1981–1950 B.C.Sweret bead
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ca. 1981–1950 B.C.Scarab
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ca. 1981–1950 B.C.Relief, filling jars with wine
SO
ca. 1981–1900 B.C.Statuette of seated man
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 544039