Egyptian Artlate 3rd century BC–1st century ADArtwork Details
| Title | Foot covering from a mummy, with scorpions on soles |
| Medium | Wood, gesso, paint |
| Dimensions | H. 11.5 cm (4 1/2 in.); W. 11.1 cm (4 3/8 in.); D. 13.6 cm (5 3/8 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | late 3rd century BC–1st century AD |
| Credit Line | Gift of Egypt Exploration Fund |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Ptolemaic Period–Roman Period |
| Date Range | 225 BC – 100 |
Provenance
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 552007