Egyptian Art246–222 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Head of Ptolemy II or III |
| Medium | Black bronze |
| Dimensions | H. 6.5 cm (2 9/16 in.); W. 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.); D. 4.6 cm (1 13/16 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | 246–222 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Fletcher Fund and The Guide Foundation Inc. Gift, 1966 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Ptolemaic Period |
| Date Range | 246 BC – 222 BC |
Provenance
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 547773