Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1070–664 B.C.

Cowroid with Three Nefer Signs is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 21–25) created in ca. 1070–664 B.C. using agate measuring L. 2.5 × W. 1.6 cm (1 × 5/8 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumAgate
DimensionsL. 2.5 × W. 1.6 cm (1 × 5/8 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of Helen Miller Gould, 1910
Dateca. 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. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Cowroid with Three Nefer Signs?

Cowroid with Three Nefer Signs is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Cowroid with Three Nefer Signs created?

Cowroid with Three Nefer Signs dates to ca. 1070–664 B.C..

What material is Cowroid with Three Nefer Signs made from?

Cowroid with Three Nefer Signs is crafted from agate.

Where does Cowroid with Three Nefer Signs originate?

Cowroid with Three Nefer Signs originates from Egypt.

Is Cowroid with Three Nefer Signs in the public domain?

Cowroid with Three Nefer Signs is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

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

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