Egyptian Art13 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Crab from "Cleopatra's Needle" |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | H. 20 × W. 60 × D. 37.5 cm (7 7/8 × 23 5/8 × 14 3/4 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | 13 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Henry H. Gorringe, 1881 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Roman Period |
| Date Range | 13 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Alexandria Region |
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 551893