Egyptian Artca. 1802–1749 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Head of a King |
| Medium | Quartzite |
| Dimensions | H. 18.3 cm (7 3/16 in.); W. 13.3 cm (5 1/4 in.); D. 17 cm (6 11/16 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | ca. 1802–1749 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1912 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Dynasty | first part of Dynasty 13 |
| Period | Middle Kingdom |
| Date Range | 1802 BC – 1749 BC |
Provenance
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 544179