Flag of EgyptEgyptian Art2nd century B.C. or early 1st century B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleKing's Head with Egyptian Headdress but Greek Hair and Features
MediumGabbro
DimensionsH. 6.6 cm (2 5/8 in.); W. 7 cm (2 3/4 in.); D. 5.3 cm (2 1/6 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Date2nd century B.C. or early 1st century B.C.
Credit LinePurchase, Gift of Henry Walters, by exchange, 2008
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodPtolemaic Period
Date Range125 BC – 75 BC

Provenance

CountryEgypt

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 577944