Egyptian Art100 BC–100 ADArtwork Details
| Title | Inlay, swallow hieroglyph |
| Medium | Glass |
| Dimensions | H. 1.1 × W. 1.1 cm (7/16 × 7/16 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | 100 BC–100 AD |
| Credit Line | Gift of Helen Miller Gould, 1910 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Ptolemaic Period–Roman Period |
| Date Range | 100 BC – 100 |
Provenance
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 570447