Egyptian Art4th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Inlay of the hieroglyphic sign "heh" meaning "millions of years" |
| Medium | Faience |
| Dimensions | H. 14.9 cm (5 7/8 in.); W. 10.1 cm (4 in.); D. 1.1 cm (7/16 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | 4th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Late Period–Ptolemaic Period |
| Date Range | 400 BC – 300 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Middle Egypt |
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 551329