Flag of EgyptEgyptian Art332–30 B.C.

Fragment from the lower part of a magical stela is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 19) created in 332–30 B.C. using basalt measuring H. 8.4 × W. 7.7 × D. 4.6 cm (3 5/16 × 3 1/16 × 1 13/16 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumBasalt
DimensionsH. 8.4 × W. 7.7 × D. 4.6 cm (3 5/16 × 3 1/16 × 1 13/16 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineBequest of Mary Anna Palmer Draper, 1915
Date332–30 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Ptolemaic Period period, during the Dynasty 19 dynasty. The estimated date range is 332 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Fragment from the lower part of a magical stela?

Fragment from the lower part of a magical stela is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Fragment from the lower part of a magical stela created?

Fragment from the lower part of a magical stela dates to 332–30 B.C..

What material is Fragment from the lower part of a magical stela made from?

Fragment from the lower part of a magical stela is crafted from basalt.

Where does Fragment from the lower part of a magical stela originate?

Fragment from the lower part of a magical stela originates from Egypt.

Is Fragment from the lower part of a magical stela in the public domain?

Fragment from the lower part of a magical stela is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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