Egyptian Art1st century BC–1st century ADArtwork Details
| Title | Falcon-headed crocodile, possibly Soknopaios |
| Medium | Stone or porphyry (?); base of glass |
| Dimensions | L. 5 × W. 1.5 × H. 2.1 cm (1 15/16 × 9/16 × 13/16 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | 1st century BC–1st century AD |
| Credit Line | Theodore M. Davis Collection, Bequest of Theodore M. Davis, 1915 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Ptolemaic Period–Roman Period |
| Date Range | 100 BC – 100 |
Provenance
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 555607