Name: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access
Creator: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Egyptian Artca. 945–525 B.C.

Artwork Details

Title	Human-headed cat
Medium	Faience
Dimensions	H. 2.2 cm (7/8 in.); W. 7 cm (2 3/4in.); D.1.4 cm (9/16 in.)
Department	Egyptian Art
Date	ca. 945–525 B.C.
Credit Line	Gift of Darius Ogden Mills, 1904
Object Page	View at The Met

Cultural Origin

Dynasty	Dynasty 22–26
Period	Third Intermediate Period–Late Period
Date Range	945 BC

Provenance

Country

Egypt

From the Dynasty 22–26 era

ca. 945–525 B.C.Double-flute player

ca. 945–525 B.C.Nude female holding monkeys

ca. 945–525 B.C.Human-headed cat

ca. 945–525 B.C.Inscribed Mummy Bandage

ca. 945–525 B.C.Heart Scarab

ca. 945–525 B.C.Nude female figure holding a vase on her head

ca. 945–525 B.C.Monkey and Man Playing Instruments

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 552647