Egyptian Artca. 2550–2460 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Head of a statue of an older man |
| Medium | Limestone, paint |
| Dimensions | 4 x 4 3/16 x 3 3/8 in. (10.2 x 10.7 x 8.5 cm) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | ca. 2550–2460 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Dodge Fund, 1947 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Dynasty | Dynasty 4–5 |
| Period | Old Kingdom |
| Date Range | 2550 BC |
Provenance
| Country | Egypt |
From the Dynasty 4–5 era
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 543871