Egyptian Art332–30 BCArtwork Details
| Title | Cowrie shell |
| Medium | Shell |
| Dimensions | l. 2.9 cm (1 1/8 in); w. 2.2 cm (7/8 in); d. 1.1 cm (7/16 in) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | 332–30 BC |
| Credit Line | Museum Accession |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Ptolemaic Period |
| Date Range | 332 BC – 30 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Northern Upper Egypt |
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 570235