Egyptian Art246–221 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Fragment of a Vase Depicting Berenike II |
| Medium | Faience |
| Dimensions | H. 15 cm (5 7/8 in.); W. 7 cm (2 3/4 in.); D. 3.7 cm (1 7/16 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | 246–221 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Dynasty | Ptolemaic Dynasty |
| Period | Ptolemaic Period |
| Date Range | 246 BC – 221 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Alexandria region |
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 551799