Egyptian Artca. 1919-1878 B.C.Head of a Statue of a Queen as a Sphinx is a egyptian art from Egypt (Mid Dynasty 12) created in ca. 1919-1878 B.C. using quartzite measuring H. 27 cm (10 5/8 in.); W. 24 cm (9 7/16 in.); D. 22 cm (8… — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Quartzite |
| Dimensions | H. 27 cm (10 5/8 in.); W. 24 cm (9 7/16 in.); D. 22 cm (8 11/16 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Credit Line | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Partial gift of Magda Saleh and Jack A. Josephson in honor of Dr. Rita E. Freed, Norma Jean Calderwood Curator of Ancient Egyptian, Nubian, and Near Eastern Art and museum purchase with funds from the Florence E. and Horace L. Mayer Funds, Egyptian Curator’s Fund, Marilyn M. Simpson Fund, Norma Jean and Stanford Calderwood Discretionary Fund, Mr. and Mrs. James M. Vaughn, Jr., The Vaughn Foundation Fund, Egyptian Deaccession Fund, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Valentine, Jane Marsland and Judith A. Marsland Fund, Ernest Kahn Fund, Susan Cornelia Warren Fund, Samuel Putnam Avery Fund, Mary L. Smith Fund, John Wheelock Elliot and John Morse Elliot Fund, Mary E. Moore Gift, Mrs. James Evans Ladd, Frank Jackson and Nancy McMahon, Alice M. Bartlett Fund, Benjamin Pierce Cheney Donation, Frank M. and Mary T. B. Ferrin Fund, Meg Holmes Robbins, Mr. and Mrs. Mark R. Goldweitz, Allen and Elizabeth R. Mottur, Barbara and Joanne Herman, Clark and Jane Hinkley, Walter and Celia Gilbert, Mr. and Mrs. Gorham L. Cross, Mr. and Mrs. Miguel de Bragança, Honey Scheidt, Mr. and Mrs. G. Arnold Haynes and Margaret J. Faulkner |
| Date | ca. 1919-1878 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Middle Kingdom period, during the Mid Dynasty 12 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1924 BC – 1914 BC.
Geography
Origin: Egypt. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Head of a Statue of a Queen as a Sphinx?
Head of a Statue of a Queen as a Sphinx is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Head of a Statue of a Queen as a Sphinx created?
Head of a Statue of a Queen as a Sphinx dates to ca. 1919-1878 B.C..
What material is Head of a Statue of a Queen as a Sphinx made from?
Head of a Statue of a Queen as a Sphinx is crafted from quartzite.
Where does Head of a Statue of a Queen as a Sphinx originate?
Head of a Statue of a Queen as a Sphinx originates from Egypt.
Is Head of a Statue of a Queen as a Sphinx in the public domain?
Head of a Statue of a Queen as a Sphinx is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.