Egyptian Art200–1 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Head of an old man |
| Medium | Pottery |
| Dimensions | H. 2.8 cm (1 1/8 in.); W. 3.3 cm (1 5/16 in.); D. 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | 200–1 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Ptolemaic Period |
| Date Range | 200 BC – 1 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Memphite Region |
| Country | Egypt |
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CO
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MN
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FO
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AC
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 551347