Egyptian Artca. 945–525 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Embalmer's Needle |
| Medium | Wood |
| Dimensions | L. 23 cm (9 1/16 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | ca. 945–525 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1931 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Dynasty | Dynasty 27–30 |
| Period | First Persian Period–Late Period |
| Date Range | 945 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Upper Egypt, Thebes |
| Country | Egypt |
From the Dynasty 27–30 era
GF
ca. 1070–945 B.C.Garland from the Mummy of Prince Amenemhat
SF
ca. 690–656 B.C.Shabti fragment of Petamenophis
BD
664–332 BCBanebdjed, depicted with four ram heads
B
664–332 B.C.Baboon
SO
570–526 B.C.Shabti of Hekaemsaf
SO
550–300 B.C.Statue of a goddess, probably Nehemetaui or Nebethetepet
HO
525–332 B.C.Head of statue
CR
525–332 B.C.Camel Rider
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 561140