Fragment of a dish with a lion reclining on the rim
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Art664–332 B.C.

Fragment of a dish with a lion reclining on the rim is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 26–30) created in 664–332 B.C. using faience measuring Greatest Present Dimension: 6.5 cm (2 9/16 in) Original… — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumFaience
DimensionsGreatest Present Dimension: 6.5 cm (2 9/16 in) Original Diameter: 9 cm (3 9/16 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Date664–332 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Late Period period, during the Dynasty 26–30 dynasty. The estimated date range is 664 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Fragment of a dish with a lion reclining on the rim?

Fragment of a dish with a lion reclining on the rim is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Fragment of a dish with a lion reclining on the rim created?

Fragment of a dish with a lion reclining on the rim dates to 664–332 B.C..

What material is Fragment of a dish with a lion reclining on the rim made from?

Fragment of a dish with a lion reclining on the rim is crafted from faience.

Where does Fragment of a dish with a lion reclining on the rim originate?

Fragment of a dish with a lion reclining on the rim originates from Egypt.

Is Fragment of a dish with a lion reclining on the rim in the public domain?

Fragment of a dish with a lion reclining on the rim is in the public domain and can be freely used.

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

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