Egyptian Artca. 1981–1878 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Head of a Sphinx |
| Medium | Quartzite |
| Dimensions | h. 18 cm (7 1/16 in) w. 12.5 cm (4 15/16 in) d. 21 cm (8 1/4 in) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | ca. 1981–1878 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Lila Acheson Wallace Gift, by exchange, 1978 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Dynasty | Dynasty 12 |
| Period | Middle Kingdom |
| Date Range | 1981 BC |
Provenance
| Country | Egypt |
From the Dynasty 12 era
UP
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RF
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BH
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SF
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SO
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RO
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TP
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PF
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 545504