Egyptian Art332–30 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Dancing Bes alongside seated of musicians |
| Medium | Pottery |
| Dimensions | H. 8.8 cm (3 7/16 in.); W. 9.9 cm (3 7/8 in.); D. 3.2 cm (1 1/4 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | 332–30 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Lily S. Place, 1923 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Ptolemaic Period |
| Date Range | 332 BC – 30 BC |
Provenance
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 551321