Egyptian Artca. 700 B.C.Head of a goddess, probably Mut, for attachment to a processional barque (?) is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 25) created in ca. 700 B.C. using cupreous alloy, gold leaf, formerly inlaid measuring H. 17.5 cm (6 7/8 in); H. of face (forehead to chin) 5.2 cm… — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Cupreous alloy, gold leaf, formerly inlaid |
| Dimensions | H. 17.5 cm (6 7/8 in); H. of face (forehead to chin) 5.2 cm (2 in); H. of modius 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in); depth 14 cm total (5 1/2 in) including 2.5 cm (1 in) of perpendicular attachment element extending beyond headdress |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Liana Weindling Gift, in memory of her mother, 2008 |
| Date | ca. 700 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Third Intermediate Period–Kushite Period period, during the Dynasty 25 dynasty. The estimated date range is 700 BC.
Geography
Origin: Egypt. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Head of a goddess, probably Mut, for attachment to a processional barque (?)?
Head of a goddess, probably Mut, for attachment to a processional barque (?) is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Head of a goddess, probably Mut, for attachment to a processional barque (?) created?
Head of a goddess, probably Mut, for attachment to a processional barque (?) dates to ca. 700 B.C..
What material is Head of a goddess, probably Mut, for attachment to a processional barque (?) made from?
Head of a goddess, probably Mut, for attachment to a processional barque (?) is crafted from cupreous alloy, gold leaf, formerly inlaid.
Where does Head of a goddess, probably Mut, for attachment to a processional barque (?) originate?
Head of a goddess, probably Mut, for attachment to a processional barque (?) originates from Egypt.
Is Head of a goddess, probably Mut, for attachment to a processional barque (?) in the public domain?
Head of a goddess, probably Mut, for attachment to a processional barque (?) is in the public domain and can be freely used.