Egyptian Artca. 712–343 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Falcon head, fitting from furniture or shrine |
| Medium | Cupreous metal |
| Dimensions | H. 4.9 cm (1 15/16 in.); W. 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.); D. 5.9 cm (2 5/16 in.) H. (with tang): 6.5 cm (2 9/16 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | ca. 712–343 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Bequest of W. Gedney Beatty, 1941 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Late Period |
| Date Range | 712 BC – 343 BC |
Provenance
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 546126