Egyptian Art400–250 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Gilded wax on a reconstructed body of ancient linen |
| Medium | Gilded wax on a reconstructed body of ancient linen |
| Dimensions | H. 60.8 cm (23 15/16 in.); W. 13.6 cm (5 3/8 in.); D. 11.8 cm (4 5/8 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | 400–250 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Goddard DuBois, 1942 (42.6.1a, c), 1944 (44.6.2a–c) |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Ptolemaic Period |
| Date Range | 400 BC – 250 BC |
Provenance
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 560258